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June 13, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Scruggs Company · Struck against stationary object

IE on the dredge and EE on the bank preparing to fuel the dredge. While lowering the fuel hose to the dredge, IE attempted to catch the hose and the shut off valve cut right palm. EE transported IE to Urgent Care where IE received a Tetanus shot and 5 stitches and was prescribed antibiotics. IE returned to work and finished out the day.

September 1, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Scruggs Company · Struck against stationary object

While servicing the dredge, EE slipped and hit leg on a 10" pipe causing an injury below the knee. It was swelling so EE went to get it checked to make sure there was not any damage. Returned right back to work.

August 16, 2018 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Scruggs Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While working on the conveyor, IE was taking out a Carter Key, there was a wasp, another EE said "Watch out!" IE jumped, tried to run, tripped and fell on IE's arm/shoulder.

November 9, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Scruggs Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was getting tools off the trailer. EE went to walk around the trailer, tripped, landed on arm. EE went to doctor to just get checked out. They said EE inflamed EE's rotator cuff tendon.

September 21, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Scruggs Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT THE SHOP TAKING BOLTS OUT OF THE FACE PLATE TO THE BOOSTER PUMP TO REMOVE THE WEAR PLATE. EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN A BOLT, PUSHING THE WRENCH AWAY FROM BODY WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT AND THE TOP OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER STRUCK ANOTHER BOLT PROTRUDING OUT OF THE FACE PLATE RESULTING IN A LACERATION.

August 22, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
The Scruggs Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator pulled up to office at the end of shift; failed to engage parking brake. EE stepped out of truck to unlock hubs on 4wheel drive; the truck stayed still until EE unlocked the hubs then began to roll as EE walked around in front of it. EE turned; leaned into truck; as EE grabbed hold of it their wrist became caught between the office & grill of truck and broke it.

October 29, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Scruggs Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two men putting a part in place, when one of them let go of his side leaving the other with the full weight of it. Causing the first man to twist his back and pull a muscle.

May 6, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Scruggs Company · Drowning

Body found floating in lake by Dredge Operator 5/6/2008 @ approx 9:45 am. The body had been in the lake long enough to surface, therefore, the date and time of the accident is unknown. No positive identification was made.

January 10, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales POWERED HAULAGE
Scruggs Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Truck parked on incline and rolled over right foot.

May 23, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Scruggs Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was filling the steam cleaner with Gunk Liquid Pressure Washing Compound. As he was filling the machine, the can slipped and some of the fluid got on his face. He was taken to Smith Northview Hospital to be seen by a doctor as a precaution. He was seen by the doctor and released back to full duty. There was no burns or other visible injuries.

October 5, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Scruggs Company · Struck against stationary object

Miner was loosening bolts on the dredge pipeline to add another piece of pipe. As he was trying to loosen the bolts the wrench slipped causing his hand to strike the pipe. When his hand hit the pipe it tore the fingernail off of his right index finger. He was taken to the doctor to have it looked at.

November 30, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Scruggs Company · Struck by flying object

Using a hammer and a cable cutter to cut a piece of cable for the dredge. A piece of the cable chipped off and hit the employee in the eye. He was wearing safety glasses at the time of the injury.

July 13, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Scruggs Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Suction pipe on dredge stopped up at 9:00 a.m. Two miners unbolted suction pipe to remove roots. When bolting suction pipe back on pump, employee stuck his right index finger in the bolt hole to check alignment; pipe shifted and the tip of his finger was cut off. He received 3 stitches and returned to work the same day.

March 8, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Scruggs Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON DREDGE. WHILE TRYING TO INSERTA PIN HE WAS HOLDING ONTO AN EXCAVATOR BUCKET. HIS RT. FOREARM RUBBED ACROSS EXCAVATOR BUCKET WHICH HAD A STEEL BURR ON IT WHICH CUT HIS RT. FOREARM.

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