While splitting sandstone one end of slab broke off striking ee's left foot. EE had swelling and pain felt he was alright to continue working. Worked up til 2/15/07. EE felt pain & went in for x-ray revealing fracture of 1st metal tarsel to left foot.
CUCAMONGAMetal/Nonmetal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 15
- Years on record
- 2002–2007
- Latest incident
- Jan 2007
Reportable incidents
15 on file2007 · 1 incident
2006 · 6 incidents
While swinging 20 # hammer to split stone, felt pain - lumbar strain.
While splitting slab of rock, hammer missed chiesel and hit himself in the knee (left).
While splitting large block using 20# sledge hammer felt pain in lower right back.
While lifting stone, felt pain in groin area. Improper lifting and turning at same time.
While attempting to remove stuck drill steel EE strained lower back.
2005 · 3 incidents
While splitting stone missed chiesel and hit left ankle with 4lb hammer.
WHILE SPLITTING STONE PIECE OF STONE FELL OVER CAUSING CONTUSSION TO RIGHT LEG
WHILE LIFTING A HEAVY PIECE OF STONE, FOOT SLIPPED AND FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA
2004 · 2 incidents
While lowering a slab of stone off of a block of stone, hand slipped and stone came down on employee's fingers. Held safety meeting on handling and lifting procedures.
While splitting stone, hammer head came off handle and hit left little finger against stone.
2003 · 2 incidents
WHILE PULLING STUCK DRILL STEEL OUT OF GROUND PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.
WHILE SPLITTING STONE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP STONE SLAB, SLAB SLIPPED AND HIT LEFT INDEX FINGER AGAINST ANOTHER STONE.
2002 · 1 incident
WHILE PULLING ON A PALLET OF ROCK TO TIGHTEN UP BONDING HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.