Montana Solid Rock Quarry #3 Metal/Non-Metal

In the late morning on 8/28/08, a small speck of metal got into EE's right eye. By 7 PM his right eye was very irritated and swollen. He went to ER and received medical attenion (metal sliver removed). No damage to eye. EE returned to work the following Monday, 9/1/08.

"I lifted a rock and pulled a muscle in my left knee. It felt like a cramp. I thought it would work itself out but instead the pain began to travel up into my back as the day ended. When the injury incurred, I told 2 co-workers. On July 28, 2008 I saw Doctor. He checked for inflamed muscle and took me off work."

EE suffered a left middle finger injury. Went to DR on 7/25/08, diagnosed a fracture finger.

Pulled back muscle.

Finger injured when rock popped back after going thru chopper/splitter. Reported to supervisor, Medical treatment sought immediately, medical treatment. **No sutures, glued to minimize scarring.**

EE was moving material around.EE picked up a piece of scrap metal abd while walking he slipped on some ice and twisted his back, but did not fall.EE told coworker he hurt himself, but did not feel that it was serious. Next day felt sore and pain, went to Dr and was informed he has piched nerve.

See attached co. will be sent to msha upon employee's return to work.