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While replacing an HSI crusher lift cylinder, the component shifted, pinning the employee's finger against the crusher wall. The employee sustained an open fracture of the left middle distal phalanx. Treatment included stitches, a splint, and medication with work restrictions.
April 21, 2026SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was removing the bucket on the skid steer when it fell landing on EE's foot.
April 13, 2026CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While removing belts from a screen, a motor fell onto the left ring finger of the repairman, resulting in a 2cm laceration that required four stitches.
March 31, 2026NC · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE was attempting to move a rock that weighed approximately 40 lbs. from the catwalk. When they swung the rock, it did not clear the middle handrail and pinched the tip of their left ring finger between the handrail and the rock.
March 23, 2026TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was gripping a screen by putting EE's fingers through the openings to lift it. As EE was picking it up, it caught against another screen as EE pulled up, it came loose dropping and pinching EE's finger between the two. Employee sustained a cut to a finger on EE's left hand and received six stitches.
March 6, 2026NC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wake Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
IW was dismounting the adjustment ring with EE's right hand on the top locking post when the feed cone swung and pinched EE's right middle finger between the locking post and feed cone, resulting in a fracture and laceration to EE's right middle finger.
February 19, 2026SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was assembling a smudge pot heater when they felt something snap in their left hand. They sought medical attention February 11, 2026 and was diagnosed with a sagittal band rupture. Employee is currently on restricted duty.
Employee alleged that EE wiped EE's eye and inadvertently transferred something from EE's glove into EE's eye.
December 29, 2025GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While welding the employee noticed irritation to one eye and realized EE had something in EE's eye.
December 16, 2025MD · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was attempting to remove a screen from the lower deck, when the screen became stuck. The employee chipped out some frozen material and EE attempted to remove the screen again. As the screen came loose, the employee jolted backwards and hit EE's head on a crossmember in the screen. The employee decided to seek out medical attention on 12/17/25.
December 9, 2025NC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was working in a 5-man team to screw bowl of crusher in place. While exerting force with EE's arms EE's right shoulder was strained.
October 27, 2025GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was changing springs on the 8x20 screen. Employee was trying to remove the spring when the chain broke allowing the spring to pinch a finger.
October 21, 2025NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee felt pain in neck and shoulder when they manually closed a rail car door on October 20, 2025. They sought medical attention on January 29, 2026 and was prescribed physical therapy.
October 13, 2025FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE was assigned to drain and refill the jaw crusher oiler, as EE was holding the bucket in place, EE felt EE's lower back give out.
September 12, 2025TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Removing an umbrella stand from the back of the service truck. Set stand down on uneven ground, Stand fell striking EE's gloved Right inner thumb and palm. Suspected fracture confirmed by Ortho on 9-24-2025.
August 25, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
ON 9/26/2025, EMPLOYEE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR (L) KNEE AND WAS PLACE ON RESTRICTED DUTY WHICH CANNOT BE ACCOMODATED. THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED NUMBNESS TO THE BACK OF THE KNEE AND EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH (L) KNEE DERANGEMENT. NOTE: EE REPORTED THE NUMBNESS LATE.
August 14, 2025AL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
In the process of moving a pallet of rollers, one of them shifted and fell off the pallet. As the employee was attempting to get the roller back in position for the backhoe, it landed on EE's foot. EE sought medical treatment on August 18, 2025 and was diagnosed with a fracture and released to full duty.
July 16, 2025GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was working with another employee trying to remove a pin holding the hydraulic cylinder on a rock hammer. The employee requested to seek medical attention on August 6, 2025
July 9, 2025GA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was helping remove a panel from a screen when the screen panel jerked their arm down and over extending upper arm causing pain in shoulder. The incident occurred on 6/11/2025 but the employee's shoulder became worse over time and they had to receive surgery on 6/23/2025.
May 31, 2025FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
On 05-29-25 employee alleges a strain to the left lower back when operating a CAT 769D haul truck. EE states that the initial left lower back strain occurred on 05-28-25. While the employee was attempting to move a pallet with a pallet jack. On 05-30-25 employee was treated by a MD for a strain to the left lower back, resulting in modified work activity.
May 14, 2025TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
On Wednesday 5/14/2025, fixed maintenance employees were working on reinforcing a stacking conveyor, when the stacker failed. This resulted in a conveyor beam striking an employee on the right leg. Diagnosed with right leg contusion/abrasion, was prescribed medication and placed on restricted duty.
April 22, 2025NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was lowering fork units to the ground and when it fell to the ground the other employee's finger that was in the expanded metal got bent and dragged causing a minor fracture to the tip of the finger.
April 14, 2025VA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE was hosing off pad under feeder when a rock fell out of a hole and struck EE in the shoulder.
March 11, 2025TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was washing out the sand screw when EE lost control of the hose. The hose struck EE in the left eye.
February 21, 2025AL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee felt a pop in EE's knee when EE was climbing up to check shims on a hazemag. EE worked full duty until EE had surgery on March 7th for a meniscal tear.
February 18, 2025SC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE was pushing a roller and felt pain/pop in right shoulder.
February 6, 2025NJ · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
On 2/6/25, employee was working in the top deck of the wash screen, when employee stood up and hit head on the spray bar. Did not seek medical treatment until 2/11/25.
February 5, 2025AL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
12-30-24 a fuel truck/lube oper was fueling excavator, slipped on grease, & fell into excavator. Point of contact of injury was left side.1-2-25 rec'd treatment w/no job restrictions/days off. 1-9-25 went to follow up w/no changes in instructions. 1-23-25 XRay showed fractured rib. EE hasn't missed any work & has no restrictions. But this makes the injury reportable.
December 20, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality control technician was adjusting the forks on a Gradall forklift & placed right hand between the back of the fork and the back of the attachment, resulting in a laceration to the right ring finger and small finger.
Employee reported that they were removing rocks from a catwalk in November and later alleged soreness in their left hamstring. Employee thought they would be fine, but approximately a month later, was still feeling pain in the left hamstring and sought medical attention on 12/09/2024. On 12/09/2024, management was made aware of employee being prescribed physical therapy.
October 3, 2024SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While opening a gate valve, the data plate/tag between the hand wheel and the nut, cut through the employee's glove resulting in a laceration to their right thumb. Their thumb was bandaged and employee was issued restrictions.
October 1, 2024SC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee alleges a lower back strain due to shoveling. Employee self procured medical treatment at a local hospital where EE was prescribed 600mg of ibuprofen.
September 10, 2024KY · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was installing a new air conditioner and alternator on a loader when EE's finger got caught in the belt, amputating the tip of EE's left middle finger up to the nail bed. Employee sought medical attention and is currently on restricted duty.
September 9, 2024SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was going to unstop a chute and went to turn the water supply valve on. The hose busted spraying the employee with hot water burning EE's left arm, stomach and left leg.
September 7, 2024FL · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
August 28, 2024PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was in the process of moving a 6' x 4' wire screen. Employee lifted the first screen to move it out of the way to get to the next screen. While lifting the screen and turning employee felt pain in left arm.
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