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September 26, 2014 OH · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec FIRE
Willowbrook Sand & Gravel LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Operating loader and the battery cable shorted out on the hydraulic hose causing a fire on the left outside of loader causing him to get burnt on left arm, neck and face.

November 20, 2010 OH · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Willowbrook Sand & Gravel LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Working on rock truck standing on step on fender, tightening bolts on muffler. Lost footing and came down on left knee. Not sure what he hit it on.

November 16, 2002 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Willowbrook Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ON D9 CAT DOZER. PRY BAR SLIPPED HITTING EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT EYEBROW. HAD CUT 3/4" LONG.

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