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January 7, 2021 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While maneuvering a screw tub into position so it could be bolted into place, the crew noticed a clevis that needed to be removed that was still attached to the end of the tub. While the EE was attempting to remove the clevis, the tub shifted and pinched the EE's right index finger between the side of the tub and the catwalk.

September 3, 2019 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Struck by falling object

employee was carrying toughing roller and stepped on a rock, lost balance and dropped the roller on their rt foot. EE continued to work stating they did not need to seek medical treatment. EE sought medical treatment the next day and was taken off work for rt foot pain and can return to work on 09/09/2019. EE has returned to full duty

November 27, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up the center chute for a screening unit. When the employee picked up the unit, the employee suffered a left shoulder strain.

January 25, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee cut the palm of right hand while handling a piece of metal.

July 25, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Struck by flying object

Employee reported that while wearing safety glasses, ee got particle of foreign material between eye and contact lens.

May 30, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported that employee hurt employee's back while installing a plate.

March 22, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee noted that small telescoping boom on the JLG Manlift broke loose and suddenly slid down inside the bigger boom causing ee to hit chest on the control panel.

February 11, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee reported EE was replacing sheave wheel on the 6X10 Diester screen when the wheel fell off the shaft and landed on right middle and ring fingers.

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