Mining Incidents

Mt Airy Mine And Mill Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Polycor Inc
Mt. Airy, Surry County, NC  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3100037

Mt Airy Mine And Mill has $220K in proposed MSHA penalties and $611 outstanding across 18 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
3
Total incidents
158
Years on record
1983–2024
Latest incident
Aug 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
283
citations
67
significant & substantial
$219,540
proposed penalties
$160,374
paid to date
73% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $59,166 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
102
inspections on record
2,526
inspection hours
11.2
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
283 citations across 2,526 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Mt Airy Mine And Mill has $220K in proposed MSHA penalties and $611 outstanding across 18 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$220K
proposed penalties
$161K
current assessed
$160K
paid to date
$611
outstanding
280 assessments are final orders; 18 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-05-20.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q2 9,478 5 3 527.5
2025 Q1 10,122 1 0 98.8
2024 Q4 11,517 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 13,147 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 16,001 4 1 250.0
2024 Q1 15,686 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 16,610 2 0 120.4
2023 Q3 15,648 7 1 447.3
Show 94 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q2 15,673 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 15,908 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 20,213 3 1 148.4
2022 Q3 21,898 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 21,125 5 1 236.7
2022 Q1 17,047 3 1 176.0
2021 Q4 18,159 3 2 165.2
2021 Q3 17,988 1 0 55.6
2021 Q2 16,653 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 17,028 12 1 704.7
2020 Q4 16,271 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 14,685 1 0 68.1
2020 Q2 14,037 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 13,732 5 2 364.1
2019 Q4 15,382 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 14,168 4 0 282.3
2019 Q2 15,427 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 14,398 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 12,618 5 0 396.3
2018 Q3 17,158 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 18,319 1 0 54.6
2018 Q1 16,932 6 1 354.4
2017 Q4 19,223 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 18,847 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 17,322 1 0 57.7
2017 Q1 18,162 2 1 110.1
2016 Q4 18,121 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 20,752 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 20,839 2 0 96.0
2016 Q1 19,126 3 1 156.9
2015 Q4 18,825 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 21,673 2 1 92.3
2015 Q2 21,196 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 19,181 1 0 52.1
2014 Q4 26,838 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 28,778 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 28,703 5 2 174.2
2014 Q1 25,166 5 0 198.7
2013 Q4 28,460 1 0 35.1
2013 Q3 28,160 11 4 390.6
2013 Q2 25,727 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 24,328 7 2 287.7
2012 Q4 25,521 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 28,122 2 0 71.1
2012 Q2 28,698 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 29,959 6 2 200.3
2011 Q4 28,927 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 32,102 20 7 623.0
2011 Q2 31,952 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 29,425 16 4 543.8
2010 Q4 28,416 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 32,861 13 5 395.6
2010 Q2 28,264 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 25,906 6 3 231.6
2009 Q4 23,296 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 27,140 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 26,888 9 2 334.7
2009 Q1 24,172 19 8 786.0
2008 Q4 25,446 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 29,783 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 31,643 13 0 410.8
2008 Q1 29,466 8 0 271.5
2007 Q4 27,640 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 26,626 2 0 75.1
2007 Q2 30,412 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 30,474 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 31,283 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 31,402 3 0 95.5
2006 Q2 29,150 3 0 102.9
2006 Q1 27,536 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 28,128 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 26,997 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 28,898 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 32,834 3 0 91.4
2004 Q4 35,303 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 41,285 4 0 96.9
2004 Q2 37,473 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 36,869 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 37,696 4 3 106.1
2003 Q3 37,505 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 38,151 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 32,756 2 1 61.1
2002 Q4 38,268 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 41,785 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 44,891 3 0 66.8
2002 Q1 45,791 8 1 174.7
2001 Q4 43,852 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 47,416 6 1 126.5
2001 Q2 46,581 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 44,909 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 43,408 13 3 299.5
2000 Q3 31,223 9 0 288.2
2000 Q2 47,383 3 2 63.3
2000 Q1 39,810 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

3 recorded
June 11, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer Fatality · MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO PLACE A WEDGE BETWEEN THE TWO BLOCKS THAT HAD BEEN SAWN, A ROUGH BACK FELL PINNING THE OPERATOR AGAINST THE OTHER BLOCK.

May 10, 1999 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PART OF LEDGE CREW REMOVING BLOCKS AT NORTH STATE LEDGE. A SEAM IN THE WALL WAS NOTICED BESIDE THE NEXT TWO BLOCKS TO BE QUARRIED. THE ENTIRE CREW WAS TOLD TO STAY BACK WHILE THE FORKLI FTS REMOVE THE STONE. EE STEPED IN TO PICK UP A METAL BAR WHILE THE BLOCK WAS BEING REMOVED. THE SEAM OPENED UP AND A COLUMN OF STONE HIT EE.

October 9, 1996 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE HELPED UNLOAD 14 TON QUARRY BLOCK FROM FLAT BED TRUCK. THE OVERHEAD CRANE AT SAW SHED WAS USED TO LIFT THE STOVE WIRE TOPE WAS USED. THE EE AND CRANE OPEROTOR PLACED THE BLOCK ON TOP OF ANO THER BLOCK. IN A ROW OF BLOCKS STOCKED TOO HIGH THE CABLE WAS SLACKED TO SEE IF BLOCK WAS GOING TO SIT FINE. AFTER TWO MINE. THE CABLE WAS UNHOOKED. AS EE WALKED AROUND TO THE OTHER SIDE OF B

Reportable incidents

155 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2024 · 3 incidents

August 19, 2024 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was picking up a water bag when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder.

April 4, 2024 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was changing a saw blade and a gust of wind blew the blade guard door shut striking the miners left middle finger resulting in a small laceration to the left middle finger.

February 21, 2024 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF SCRAP FROM THE BANKER BY THEMSELVES AND MASHED RIGHT RING FINGERTIP CAUSING A TISSUE AMPUTATION OF THE FINGERTIP.

2023 · 1 incident

August 9, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SIZING A BLOCK TO BE MOVED WHEN A SMALL UNSEEN SHELL TURNED LOOSE WHERE EE HAD DRILLED EE'S HOLES TO BREAK THE STONE. THE EE CAUCHT THE SHELL WITH EE'S RIGHT HAND TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING AND HIT EE'S WRIST ON THE SHARP EDGE CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION. EE WAS RELEASED BACK TO WORK FULL DUTY SAME DAY

2021 · 3 incidents

November 4, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOOSENING A 5' LENGTH OF DRILL STEEL TO REMOVE FROM EE'S D30 DRILL WHEN THE WRENCH CAME LOOSE AND HIT EE'S RIGHT PINKY FINGER

October 7, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING THE BOWL ON EE'S 4' CONE CRUSHER AND THE CABLE EE WAS USING BROKE STRIKING THE EE IN THE LEFT FOREARM CAUSING A FRACTURE AND LACERATION.

August 16, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STANDING ABOUT 4 FEET FROM A MAINTENANCE EE THAT WAS REMOVING A PULLEY LOCKING COLLAR FROM A SHAFT AND A SMALL PIECE OF METAL WENT UNDER EE'S SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO RIGHT EYE

2018 · 1 incident

October 26, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT LEFT WRIST STARTED HURTING WHILE HELPING OTHER EMPLOYEES PACK 50# BAGS OF GRANITE GRIT ON PALLETS. EE WAS SENT FOR TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSED WITH TENDONITIS. EE STATED THAT LEFT WRIST HAD BEEN HURTING FOR A LONG TIME BUT NOT AS BAD AS THE DAY REPORTED

2017 · 2 incidents

February 3, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

EE was cleaning out a pilot hole with a PVC blowpipe so EE could wire saw when the pipe separated and struck EE on the right forearm causing a contusion.

January 18, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was removing saw wires from a block of granite that had been sawn when the end of the roughback broke free, fell and hit EE on the neck causing a laceration, and EE's right hand causing a contusion.

2016 · 1 incident

February 19, 2016 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The Employee was changing a piece of Drill Steel in EE's Novamac Quarry drill. The employee stated that EE had EE's hand on the drill steel and hit the wrong lever which caused the extraction clamp to close and raised the steel bringing EE's hand through the clamp causing a fracture to EE's left hand. The employee returned to work the same day with light duty restrictions.

2015 · 1 incident

November 10, 2015 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS REMOVING A JACK STAND FROM UNDERNEATH A FORKLIFT THAT HE HAD BEEN WORKING ON WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. EE WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS, AND REFERED TO AN ORTHO FOR FURTHER EVALUATION.

2014 · 3 incidents

December 9, 2014 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A quarry employee bent down to pick up a 4" piece of air compressor hose to place on a pick up bed, and strained a muscle in his back.

April 24, 2014 NC · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

An blasting employee stated that when he initiated a blast from a distance of 125 feet away, a piece of rock hit him in the upper left chest causing a rib fracture and contusion to his chest. Employee finished the workday, but went for medical treatment the next day 04/25/2014.

April 16, 2014 NC · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a Band Saw to saw 6"x 6" wedges to be used as wheel chocks. When the blade went through the cut, the employees hand made contact with the blade causing a laceration.

2013 · 1 incident

May 2, 2013 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was pulling a wire saw cable by hand and felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Employee went to local emergency room on 05/03/2013. Diagnosis low back strain.

2012 · 1 incident

August 9, 2012 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking up a conveyor, he slipped causing his left ankle to receive his full weight causing pain. The result was a chipped bone in his left ankle.

2011 · 7 incidents

October 8, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a water hose to wash residue off stone on the Quarry. As the employee walked backwards he stepped down approx. 8" and twisted his ankle resulting in a right ankle sprain.

August 31, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

The employee was removing a piece of waste granite from a saw cart using a steel lifting cable. The employee put pressure on the waste piece with a pry bar to allow the lifting cable to go around the waste piece. As he applied pressure a piece of the waste slab broke off and fell striking the employee on the left shoulder causing an abrasion and laceration.

July 21, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against a moving object

The employee was dumping a piece of waste granite off the forks on a lift truck. The material rolled to the ends of the forks which lifted the back of the forklift. The material continued to fall off the forks which caused the rear of the forklift to fall back to the surface. The employee only decided to visit a doctor a couple of weeks after the event when the pain increased.

May 24, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A piece of 11' drill steel fell out of a holder on a drill unit, the employee reached to catch the piece of steel and caught his finger between the drill steel and the retractor wheels.

May 10, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee started to lift a metal screen up a 5 foot space when he heard his right elbow pop. He could no longer use his right arm. The result was a contusion of the right elbow.

March 23, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was dismounting a forklift, he slipped on a wet step and fell striking his elbow on the step.

January 21, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

The maintenance employee was testing a wire saw that had been repaired. While watching the saw move vertically, bolts broke, which held the saw to the frame allowing the saw to fall. The wheel guard struck the employee on the hard hat and shoulder. The employee fell to the floor. The employee was taken for medical attention where a contusion of the head and shoulder was diagnosed.

2010 · 3 incidents

May 25, 2010 NC · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While changing a drill bit on a drilling machine, the employee accidentally activated the boom movement which caught his hand between the drill bit and stone surface. The result was a fractured 5th Metacarpal of the left hand.

April 20, 2010 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

The employee was using a band saw to cut a steel "H" beam. When the employee approached to move the completed piece it fell on his right foot, resulting in a contusion to the top of the right foot.

March 13, 2010 NC · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was standing on a platform attached to a track drill. As he moved the drill he backed it into the side of an attached air compressor which pinned his foot between the two units.

2009 · 5 incidents

December 14, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking across the quarry surface, he slipped on ice and fell on his left shoulder resulting in a contusion of the left shoulder.

October 12, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee bent over to pull a steel cable under a granite block, when he stood up he felt pain in his lower back. The result was a Lumbosacral Sprain.

October 7, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

The employee was pushing on a hand held wrench. As the bolt came loose the employees hand hit against other metal which caused a laceration to the little finger of the left hand.

October 2, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall from machine

The employee placed his left foot on the step of a Volvo A235 haul truck, as he raised up, the cable step broke. The employee fell, causing his right leg to hyper-extend. The result was a sprained right knee.

September 29, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a piece of 21' long drill steel. A heavy wind caused the employee to stumble and twist causing a muscle strain to the lower back.

2008 · 5 incidents

November 7, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was unhooking crane cables from a sawn granite block. He tripped on a steel cable lying on the concrete floor. He fell on his right side to the concrete floor resulting in a fracture of the right femur.

August 8, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a pry-bar to dislodge stone, which had hung in a feeder. When the stone came loose, it struck the pry-bar, causing the sharp end of the bar to puncture the palm of the employees right hand.

May 15, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee sat down on an electrical motor, which had a lifting bolt protruding. The employee sat on the protruding bolt. The result was a contusion to the Genitalia.

March 3, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee had built a warming fire in a small stove in a building for warming on the Quarry. While operating a drill, the employee noticed a box of rags next to the stove were on fire. The employee used a dry chemical extinguisher to put the fire out, but was overcome by the dry chemical fumes.

February 19, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

The employee was operating a metal lathe. A piece of metal shaving came toward the employee, which the employee deflected with his left hand resulting in a laceration to the middle finger of the left hand.

2007 · 5 incidents

November 2, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against a moving object

The employee was operating a front-end loader. While moving forward to load the bucket he hit an unseen rock ledge which threw the operator into the right armrest injuring the right lower ribcage.

October 4, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

The employee was adjusting a water supply line on a block of granite being sawn. The water spray blew a foreign body into his left eye.

August 6, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall onto or against objects

As the employee stepped off the bottom rung of an equipment ladder he slipped causing him to strike his left knee against the steel rung of the ladder resulting in a fracture of the left kneecap.

August 2, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking on the Quarry surface. He slipped in a water/sludge area resulting in a fall to the quarry surface. The employee received outside medical attention for a laceration above the left eye.

April 4, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was attempting to free a stuck cutting wire on a wire saw. When the wire came free it flipped up & struck the employee above the left eye resulting in a laceration.

2006 · 4 incidents

December 28, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on level ground, stepped in a hole approx. 1'-6" wide x 5" deep. He sprained his left ankle.

December 9, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

The employee was preparing to remove some slabs from a trolley. While reaching for a crane sling, a piece of slab fell off the trolley, striking the employee on his right arm, left hand and right foot.

September 19, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving boxes of material. After storing one box the employee turned to get another, he tripped over a metal tank setting in the floor. The employee fell to the floor. The employee sprained his left knee.

May 25, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to free a rock hang in a jaw crusher using a hook attached to an electric winch. The hook jumped back striking the employee on the arm and hard hat. That night he went to the local emergency room where a precautionary CAT scan was preformed, there were no injuries, the employee received an injection of pain medication.

2005 · 5 incidents

December 14, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After placing a piece of granite on a saw cart trolley, the employee reached over to get a pry-bar. When the employee braced himself with his right hand, while leaning, the piece of granite rolled over onto his right hand, resulting in a fracture to the little finger and ring finger of the right hand.

August 19, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

The employee was changing a hydraulic fitting on a water jet using a pipe wrench. The wrench slipped causing him to strike the edge of his right hand on a piece of metal resulting in a fracture to the 5th metacarpal of his right hand.

June 15, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall from machine

The employee was climbing up the steps on a 988 Cat loader, he lost grip with his right hand which caused him to spin left which threw him off balance and he lost his footing. He fell to the ground resulting in a fractured left ankle.

May 27, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a power saw to cut the top off a plastic barrel. The blade stuck causing the saw to jump up and catch the little finger of the left hand which cut half the nail off.

March 11, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

The employee was installing toggle plate seats in the Primary Crusher. A metal shim fell on his left hand, resulting in a contusion to the index and middle fingers of the left hand.

2004 · 4 incidents

December 27, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was hooking slings from an overhead crane to a group of granite slabs. The slabs shifted causing the employee to step backwards into a drain ditch, resulting in a twisted right knee.

September 13, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

The employee was using a wrench to tighten a bolt on a tractor drill. When the employee pushed the wrench it slipped off causing the employee to strike the knuckles of his right hand on a steel frame resulting in a contusion.

January 21, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS REMOVING A STEEL LIFTING CABLE FROM A GRANITE BLOCK, THE CABLE TWISTED IN THE EE S HANDS CAUSING A CONTUSION TO THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE LEFT HAND.

January 15, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS OPERATING A HYDRAULIC DRILLING MACHINE. HE WAS CHANGING THE STEEL DRILL ROD. DURING THE PROCESS HE ACTIVATED THE WRONG LEVER CAUSING THE DRILL TO ROTATE. THE ROTATION CUT AND BROKE THE SECOND FINGER OF THE LEFT HAND.

2003 · 11 incidents

November 6, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS USING A HAMMER TO STRIKE A METAL WEDGE. A PIECE OF THE WEDGE BROKE OFF AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE BACK OF THE LEFT HAND RESULTING IN A LACERATION.

November 5, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS REMOVING DEBRIS FROM A SHED BEING TORN DOWN, HE STEPPED ON A BOARD THAT HAD AN EXPOSED NAIL WHICH PUNCTURED THE BOTTOM OF HIS RIGHT FOOT.

October 20, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO POSITION 6' BY 10' BY 2" GRANITE SLAB WHICH WAS SETTING ON ITS EDGE IN A RACK. THE EE PULLED THE SLAB PAST VERTICAL CAUSING THE SLAB TO FALL STRIKING THE EE ON THE HE AD AND SHOULDER. THE EE RECEIVED A LACERATION TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD BEHIND HIS EAR AND A CONTUSION TO HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

September 15, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

PUTTING 50LB BAGS ON A PALLET, CAUGHT TOE ON PALLET CAUSING BACK TO TWIST, RESULTING IN PAIN LOWER BACK

September 5, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF A TROLLEY ONTO A PRY BAR LAYING ON THE GROUND, TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

August 15, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SWINGING A SLEDGE HAMMER AT A STEEL WEDGE. THE HAMMER GLANCED OFF CAUSING THE EE TO CUT HIS LEFT HAND ON THE STEEL WEDGE.

July 18, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED, HIT KNEE ON A PIECE OF METAL ON A CEMENT MIXER. CONTUSION OF LEFT KNEE.

May 22, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal

HIGH PRESSURE WATER DISLODGED A STONE CHIP WHICH STRUCK THE EE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE RESULTING IN A LACERATION

April 28, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Flash burns (welding)

WELDING PROJECT LASTING ALL DAY - FLASH BURN TO EYES.

March 27, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO A BUILDING AFTER STEPPING INSIDE. HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND ON THE DOOR CASING AND CLOSED THE DOOR RESULTING IN AMPUTATION OF 3/8" OF THE TIP OF HIS MIDDLE LEFT-HAND FINGER.

February 1, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF STEEL TUBING WHILEANOTHER EE CUT IT FREE FROM A LONGER PIECE. WHEN THE PIECE WAS CUT FREE THE EMPLOYEE DROPPED IT ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

2002 · 1 incident

March 23, 2002 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF CATWALK MATERIAL OVER ANOTHER PIECE WHEN THE BOTTOM PIECE SHIFTED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THEM.

2001 · 7 incidents

September 25, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TURNED HIS ANKLE.

August 27, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS MOVING A SCREEN BY HAND MASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE SCREEN AND A RAIL 12 STITCHES TO HIS FINGER.

August 6, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS STANDING WITH HIS FOOT UNDER A BLOCK THAT WAS BEING SPLIT WITH A HAMMER AND WEDGER. THE EE WAS PICKING UP THE WEDGES FROM THE TOP OF THE BLOCK WHEN IT SPLIT AND DROPPED ONTO HIS LEF T FOOT.

April 17, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING A SLEDGEHAMMER AND WEDGE TO SPLIT AGRANITE BLOCK. HE STRUCK THE WEDGE WITH A GLANCING BLOW AND WITH SUCH FORCE THAT A FRAGMENT CAMEOFF THE WEDGE AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER

April 6, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRIKING A STEEL WEDGE THAT WAS IN A DRILL HOLE, WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. WHEN THE WEDGE WAS STRUCK IT CAME OUT AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH AREA.

February 7, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS PULLING A LARGE SLIDING DOOR TO CLOSE IT WHEN HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 25, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING THE GUIDE OFF THE STEEL, HE DID NOT NOTICE THAT THE STEEL HAD COME LOOSE FROM THE COUPLING, THE STEEL FELL CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BIT AND THE JAWS THAT HOLD IT .

2000 · 10 incidents

December 5, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS LIFTING A LIFT TRUCK FORK AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 22, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PRYING SLABS APART WHEN THE END OF ONE SLAB BROKE. WHEN HE MOVED AWAY HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

September 19, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
The N. C. Granite Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE HAD A HEART ATTACK DURING HIS LUNCH. THE LOCATION WAS OFF SITE AT THE FLAT ROCK RURITAN BUILDING WHERE THE ANNUAL REFRESHER TRAINING CLASS WAS BEING CONDUCTED.

June 26, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE INJURED PERSON WAS MAKING WEDGES ON THE TRIP HAMMER WHEN THE METAL KICKED BACK CAUSING THEOPERATOR TO TWIST SUDDENLY TO THE SIDE.

May 8, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

1 EE WAS PUSHING SLABS APART WITH PRY BAR AS THEPERSON WAS INJURED WAS PUTTING BELT AROUND THE SLAB SO THE CRANE COULD LIFT IT. THE SLAB BR0KE AS HE WAS BENDING OVER TO PLACE THE BELT UNDER & FELL TOWARD HIM STRIKING HIM BEHIND THE RIGHT EAR IN A GLANCING BLOW PUSHING HIM OUT OF THE WAY

April 20, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS DRIVING A WEDGE WITH HIS RIGHT HAND AND HAMMER, HE MISSED THE WEDGE AND THE RIGHT INDEX FINGER HIT A PULLEY.

March 21, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

THE OPERATOR SLIPPED OFF THE BLOCK CAR AND STEPPED ON THE OVERFLOW HISE TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

March 3, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A FORKLIFT PULLING OUT A BLOCK FROM A LEDGE DRUG A SPRAWL WITH THE BLOCK WHICH TURNED OVER ON HIS FOOT.

February 23, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS SPLITTING A STONE WITH A HAMMER AND WEDGE. AS HE STRUCK THE WEDGE IT BROKE AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT LEG, (SHIN AREA) BREAKING THE SKIN AND BRUISING IT.

February 8, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE STUMBLED AND TIRED TO CATCH HIS BALANCE WITH HIS LEFT HAND, THE TORCH IN THE RIGHT HAND WENT ACROSS THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HAND BURNING THE BACK OF THE LAST 3 FINGERS.

1999 · 5 incidents

December 17, 1999 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

A SMALL BLOCK OF GRANITE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES AND ONE PIECE FELL BACK ON HIS FINGER.

October 28, 1999 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE SLIPPED WHILE STANDING ON A BLOCK CART, AS HE CAUGHT HIS BALANCE HE TWISTED HIS BACK CAUSING A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

October 25, 1999 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A CABLE FROM THE CRANE PULLED HIS FEET OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL Y

June 8, 1999 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A PUMP IN THE L.S.V.SLABING PLANT.

June 3, 1999 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE REPORTED ON 6-8-99 THAT BACK ON 6-3-99 LIFTING A CROSS TIE HE GOT A HERNIA.

1998 · 9 incidents

November 21, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE PICKED UP 10' SECTION OF DRILL STEEL AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

October 26, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED ANKLE ON WALKWAY OUT OF THE SCREENING TOWER.

August 14, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WIRE SAW OPERATOR. EE FELL OFF THE END OF THE CART INTO THE WIRE SAW PIT.

July 28, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AS HE CAME OFF FORKLIFT. HE WAS GETTING DOWN THE CORRECT WAY AND HAD HIS HAND ON THE HANDRAIL. BUT WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED HE PULLED HIS BACK.

June 4, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE IS BANKER MAN FOR SAW SHEET CRANE. THEY WERE PICKING UP BLOCK AND EE GOT FINGERS BETWEEN CABLE AND BLOCK.

June 1, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED GETTING OFF FORKLIFT AND JERKED HIS BACK AS HE CAUGHT HIMSELF.

May 29, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ADDING DRILL STEEL TO TAMROCK DRILL WHEN HE SLIPED. THE WEIGHT OF STEEL STRAINED HIS LEFT ARM. EE DID NOT REPORT THIS AT THE TIME AND DID NOT SHOW UP OR CALL US UNTIL 6-4-98. WE WERE, O F COURSE AND READY TO RIVE HIM BY THEN.

March 23, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WASHING SLABS THAT CAME OUT OF GANG SAW. WE HAVE TO WASH THE SLABS BEGORE THE STEEL SHOT RUSTS INTO THE GRANITE. THESE SLABS ARE THIN AND PULLED BACK BY HAND. EE LET ONE MASHE FINGER.

January 26, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS REFUELING OVER DROP BALL (CRANE) AND SLIPPED ON THE WALKWAY AND FELL. THE WALK HAD FROST ON IT. HE BRUISED HIS SIDE IN THIS FALL

1997 · 5 incidents

November 24, 1997 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING LOOSE MATERAIL FROM BAG MACH. BELTS. HE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE SHOVELING. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 12-3-97.

April 2, 1997 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE IS A WIRE SAW OPERATOR, BUT WAS HELPING FORKLIFT OPERATOR AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. HE WAS SEPERATING 16" THICK CURB SLABS SO FORKLIFT COULD LAY THEM DOWN FLAT. HIS PRY BAR SLIPPED AS HE PLACED WEDGE BETWEEN TWO SLABS AND THE SLABS CAME BACK TOGETHER ON HIS "L" THUMB.

April 1, 1997 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall from machine

EE RUNS THE DROP BALL ON THE QUARRY. THE CAB IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. FOR SOME REASON (?) HE USED AHAND HOLD FOR A STEP AND TRIED TO JUMP TO THE LEFT SET OF TRACKS. HE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF OUR FL AT QUARRY FLOOR THERE WAS NO REASON TO MAKE GETTING DOWN SO HARD. HE LANDED ON THE TRACK WITH HIS RIBS.

February 6, 1997 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING 100 LB BAG OF EMERY [WIRE SAW GRIT] & FELT A STING ON LEFT SIDE.

1996 · 1 incident

October 23, 1996 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CUT HAND ON HOSE CLAMP ON WATERHOSE. 3 STITCHES BETWEEN THUMB AND FIRST FINGER (RIGHT HAND).

1995 · 4 incidents

December 1, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PUTING NOW BLADES IN GANG SAW. HE HURT HIS BACK LIFTING BLADE.

August 28, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE PULLED OPEN METAL DOOR TO PUMP HOLE. HE FELT PAIN AND SOMETHING PULL.

June 14, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against a moving object

BOUNCED ON TOW MOTOR. PULLED LOWER BACK.

January 5, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE TURNED TO PICK UP OIL CAN. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK FROM THIS MOMENT.

1994 · 3 incidents

November 18, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SAWING WIRE SAW WIRE INTO WITH HAND HELD HACK SAW. THE SAW SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT THUMB.

November 1, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS COUPLING CABL ETO GANG SAW CART. HE DROPPED THE METAL COUPLIN ON HIS FINGER.

March 10, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING ROCKS BY HAND THAT HE SHOULD HAVE USED THE FORK LIFT ON. HE DROPPED A SPRAIN ROCK ON HIS FOOT. HE WAS LIFTING BY HAND FIRST AID TYPE INJURY EXCEPT EE HAD LAID OUT A COUPLE DAYS.

1993 · 1 incident

August 27, 1993 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BANKERING FOR OVERHEAD CRANE. THE INJURY OCCURRED WHEN THE BLOCK HE WAS GUIDING CRUSHED AGAINT A BLOCK NEXT TO IT.

1991 · 1 incident

November 4, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON A 6-0 HIGH LEDGE. HE NEEDED TO DESCEND FROM THE TOP TO THE FLOOR OF QUARRY. HE MISSSTEPED GOING DOWN THE LADDER AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE AS HE STEPED TO THE FLOOR OF QUARRY.

1990 · 6 incidents

October 15, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CLIMBED INTO GANG SAW WHILE RUNNING TO UNSTOP HOSE. HE WAS NOT SUPOSED TO DO THAT. PROPER PROCEDURE IS LOCK OUT MACH. HE PLACED HIS HAND OR THE TRACK FOR THE MOVING SHOWER IN THE TOP OF THE SAW THE WHEELS OF THE SHOWER RAN OVER HIS HAND.

October 11, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CATCHING WOOD ETC OFF BELT TO FIRST CONE CRUSHER HE WAS RUNNING SCRAP SLAB MATERIAL FROM THE LSU FIMNISHING PLANT THIS MATERIAL HAD WAY TOO MUCH WOODINGS ETC IN WITH IT CAUSING TH E CONE CRUSHER OPERATOR A LOT MORE TROUBLE THAN NORMAL HE GOT CARELESS & PUT HIS HAND IN STHE WRONG PLACE

July 10, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING WEDGES INTO STONE TO SPLIT IT HE WAS USING A 1015 HAMMER HE MISSED THE WEDGE & HIT THE GRANITE THE HAMMER BOUNCED BACK UP & HIT HIM ON THE NOSE

June 25, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIGHT FOOT WAS CAUGHT INSIDE WOODEN PALLET WHEN PALLET WAS BEING REMOVED BY FORKLIFT.

May 18, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING STEEL AIR PIPE GROIN STRAIN OCC

February 13, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL BROKE 2 FINGERS WHEN HE RAN HAND-HELD AIR-POWERED STONE TRACER OFF END OF ROCK.MASHED 2 FINGERS BETWEEN TRACER AND ROCK WITH HIS OWN BODY WEIGHT.

1989 · 2 incidents

November 21, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN. HE LANDED ON HIS ELBOW AS HE TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL. HE WAS ON THE QUARRY SURFACE WORK IN A LEDGE AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED.

January 5, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

STEPPED ON WOOD PALLETT AND TWISTED FT. FRAC INLEFT FT.

1988 · 1 incident

September 3, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNJAM A BOX,ON THE BAG MACHINE IN GRIT ROOM.THE MAN WAS NOT ON. EMPLOYEE LET THE BOX FALL BACK INTO PLACE ON HIS HAND.

1987 · 2 incidents

July 15, 1987 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CA6LKING A SEARRING WITH A GLUE GUN. (HAND POWERED GLUE GUN) THE HOSE ON THE GUN BURST AND SOME OF THE GLUE WENT INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYES. (HE HAD HIS GLASSES ON).

June 2, 1987 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DR3VING WEDGES WITH A 5 POUND HAMMER ON QUARRY LEDGE. HE MISSED THE WEDGE AND HIT THE QUARRY SURFACE. THE HAMMER BOUNCED BACK UP AND HIT HIM ON THE FOREHEAD.

1986 · 8 incidents

December 4, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck against stationary object

FRONT-END LOADE9 OPERATOR HURT BACK AND RIB WHEN HE HIT A LEDGE WITH BUCKET.

November 25, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING DOWN STEPS FROM OVERHEAD CRANE.HE TWISTED HIS KNEE WHEN HE STUMBLED.

November 11, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL GETTING IN7O FORKLIFT TRUCK AND FOOT SLIPPED ON TOP STEP CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO GROUND.

March 18, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPE8 INTO A HOLE AND TURNED HIS ANKLE.

February 17, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS USING A3 ELECTRIC DRILL. THE DRILL BIT CAUGHT AND THE DRILL TWISTED HIS HAND INTO METAL BEAM

January 18, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

CRUSHER MAINT. 9MPLOYEE WAS HELPING REPLACE JAWS OF CRUSHER HE GAVE UP SIGNAL TO CRANE OPERATOR WITH HIS HAND ON CABLE HIS LITTLE FINGER WENT THROUGH PULLEY

January 17, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS USING A 2 1/2# HAMMER & MISSED THE WEDGE HE WAS SWINGING AT. THIS STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

1985 · 8 incidents

November 13, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS DOING R9PAIR WORK ON GANG SAW HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A 4X4 PIECE OF WOOD AND SLIPPED THIS CAUSED HIM TO PULL A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK

June 18, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING SLABS INTO LENGTHS FOR SPLITTER MACH. HE HAD SPLIT TWO LENGTHS AND WAS USING A BAR TO PULL THEM APART. HE PULLED ONE OVER ON HIS LEG. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN STANDING ONTHE O THER SIDE OR ON TOP.

May 6, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

I.NAME WAS MOVING A 20LB BLOCKS ALONG ROLLERS FROM ONE SPLITTER MACH. TO THE NEZXT. HE PULLED THE ROCK WITH HIS LEFT HAND ACCROSS HIS RIGHT HAND

May 3, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL MAKING RUBLE USING AIRPOWERED HANDTOOL THIS SLIPPED OFF EDGE OF STONE HAND WAS MASHED BETWEEN TOOL AND ROCK.

April 17, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING BRICKS WITH BLOCK MACH WHILE POSITIONING A 25LB ROCK WITH MACH OFF HE MASHED THE TIP OF HIS L RING FINGER BETWEEN ROCK AND MACH

February 15, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall onto or against objects

AUTO MECH. WAS WORKING ON EUCLID STANDING ON FOOT STOOL THE FOOT STOOL KICKED OUT HE GRABBED FENDER WITH RIGHT HAND THE PULL OF HIS FALLING WEIGHT POPPED HIS SHOULDER OUT OF JOINT

January 17, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WHILE WORKING ON A WIRE SAW HE LEFT AN 8 4X4 STANDING ON END AND JEAN AGIANST A POST THIS FELL OVER AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.

January 15, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BANKER MAN GOT FINGER MASHED BETWEEN TWO SLABS WHILE BANKER\S SAW.

1984 · 4 incidents

November 20, 1984 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING TO REPAIR A WIRE SAW WHILE USING 20 LB HAMMER TO DRIVE A SHAFT HIS OVER EXERTION SPRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

July 18, 1984 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTANACE MAN WAS WORKING ON A GANG SAW HE LOST HIS BALANCE WITH A 20LB HAMMER AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

April 26, 1984 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

DRILLMAN WAS DRILLING CLAY OUT OF A 30HR OLD LIFT HOLE. HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A LOOSE BOLT HE FOUND ON THE GROUND. AT THAT TIME THE DRILL BROKE THREW THE CLAY & RELEASED THE FUMES & SLATE AIR. DAZED BY THE FUMES HE FELL FACE DOWN.

February 28, 1984 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRIPPED OVER CABLE THAT PULLS IN GANGSAW CAR.

1983 · 11 incidents

November 11, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall from machine

HUNG FOOT OVER DOOR,FELL TWISTING KNEE.

November 1, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HIS RIGHT HAND WAS PINCHED BY A SPLITTING MACH.

October 31, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The N. C. Granite Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED INTO THE CAR THAT THE BLOCKS SET ON FOR GANG SAWING THE IMPACT FRACTURED SOME RIBS

October 6, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING DIRT IN HOLE WHEN THE LEDGE RAN OUT FROM NATURAL EXPANSION THIS CAUSED A STONE TO FLY UP AND HIT HIM ON THE FOREHEAD

July 11, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CHANGING BLADES ON GANG SAW WHEN ONE OF THE BOARDS USED AS A BRACE FLEW UP & HIT HIM ON THE NOSE.

June 28, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING A ROCK LOOSE WITH A BAR AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND A BEAM HE USED AS A PIVOT POINT

March 18, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT INDEX FINGER ON THE EDGE OF A SHARP PIECE OF METAL.

February 15, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A SECTION OF CATWALK, WHILE DOING SO HE DROPPED IT ON HIS FOOT.

January 19, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender POWERED HAULAGE
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE A FORKLIFT THE FORKLIFT DROVER OVER A PCS OF STONE THE STONE SHOT OUT FROM UNDER THE TIRE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEG

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