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November 20, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

On 11/20/2025 at Melvin Stone, employees were removing the bucket from EX1200 (22030002). When the final pin was pressed out, the stick settled and caught EE's left hand between the stick and bucket cylinder. First aid was given and EMS transported EE for treatment. No fractures reported.

October 9, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed finger in the door while exiting the crusher tower after operating rock breaker.

January 2, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Struck by flying object

Changing wear bars in head box. When the bolts were loosened the bar flipped hitting the thigh of the operator. The employee was given an Ibuprofen injection by the attending physician at the ER.

August 5, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was operating a propane fueled forklift. The engine stopped. The employee thought the propane tank valve was closed. While attempting to unscrew the supply line, EE's left hand and fingers were burned by the cold propane release.

July 31, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was removing cable clips between a 40 mm and 3/4 cable the 3/4 cable was broke and was frayed {had cable wires sticking out} while removing cable clips it allowed the 3/4 cable to slide down and cut their wrist.

February 15, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Co. LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had locked and tagged out the crusher to adjust the curtain. The rotor was on the "up-stroke" and the employee pushed the rotor over with their hand rather than using a board or steel bar and EE's glove got caught between the rotor and housing. This caused a cut to EE's right thumb requiring 6 stitches.

November 26, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping to install a ladder that had a hinged section. When one of the bolts was removed the upper section hinged down knocking their hand into the side of the ladder and pinched their right thumb.

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