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May 9, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted bucket of oil to set on loader said pulled back. Told supervisor they lifted it wrong. MD wrote it is their medical opinion that employee may return to work on 05/17/2022. Employee was seen at medical group,

April 18, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee said a rock struck their thumb while greasing. Was seen at hospital in and put on light duty for 3 days. When employee was questioned on 4/20/2022 about conflicting statements, employee resigned.

January 19, 2021 KY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by flying object

installing bearing on c-7 conveyor metal entered eye causing laceration. released to work on light duty 1/22/21

July 29, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Contact with heat

Excessive ambient temperature of 95 degrees or more. High humidity. No wind.

January 16, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

Installing a piece of bucket linkage (dog bone) when a pin moved out of place and allowed linkage to fall onto left leg.

April 9, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting skid steer, foot caught door frame threw EE off balance when landed on right foot knee popped. Thirty minutes later knee started hurting and swelling. EE told lead person EE did not want medical attention. On 4/12/18 EE decided EE needed to see physician. EE was put on restricted duty. EE had torn ACL in right knee at previous Job.

July 21, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured employee was standing under Jaw Crusher another employee yelled and when injured employee moved quickly Hat fell off and a steel plate struck employee on top of head. Injured employee received 4 staples to close wound.

February 11, 2010 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IW was cleaning pulley shaft in preparation of changing bearings/cum-a-long slipped off wing pulley pinching IW's middle and ring fingers against bearing support

February 27, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck against a moving object

He was backing up a D-9 Dozer, ran over a rock. He said it pulled his neck.

February 9, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was shoveling at the end of the Finishing Screen. A rock fell, hitting him on the right shoulder. He reported it to his supervisor. He said he was ok and went back to work. On 2/15/07, one hour before work time, he called in saying he was going to the doctor because his shoulder was hurting. The doctor excused him from work for 2 days.

October 12, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF SKIRT RUBBER AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEG.

August 27, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was going to the pit to haul shot rock. We had a lot of rain the day before. The road had been washed out underneath. The front of the truck dropped in the hole making a sudden stop. Employee hit her knees on the dash.

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