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December 26, 2023 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colarusso Sand & Gravel Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee's left pinky finger caught between cobble stone and bin chute. Bruise/Sprain, restricted duty.

December 29, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colarusso Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a front-end loader cutting-edge when a sharp burr on a bolt caught employee's right index finger causing a laceration that required 3 stitches to close.

April 11, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colarusso Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee needed to clear a rock that was trapped in the tailgate after dumping a load. EE used EE's hand and pulled on the side pin of the tailgate to open it. The rock cleared sooner than expected and the pin cut EE's finger as the tailgate returned to the closed position. EE sustained a laceration that required stitches.

June 17, 2017 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colarusso Quarry Co/Div of A Colarusso & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated was changing screens at the 8x24 location in the plant and felt something in the back as EE was maneuvering the screens into position. * Please note this injury was not reported until July 7, 2017.

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