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June 25, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was entering the cab of a loader and shut EE's own hand in the door. EE received medical treatment for a DISTAL PHALANX FRACTURE of EE's right middle finger, was given a splint, and placed on modified duty.

April 9, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand and Gravel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner pulled himself up by grabbing onto a pipe and felt a pop in their hand.

January 15, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

Opened the side panel on the loader and was punctured by the edge of the panel or the handle, resulting in a 2.5 cm cut on EE's right hand in between the thumb and first finger. EE needed 3 stitches.

November 5, 2024 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting up on a piece of conveyor belt, miner strained their left arm. It was later determined (11/22) that their left bicep was torn, and they would need surgery to repair it.

September 3, 2024 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand and Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was rigging something with a bridle chain, threw one leg over the load and it bounced back and the hook caught EE on EE's cheek. 5 stitches to close cut.

July 20, 2023 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand and Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing the shaft from a head pulley, the shaft bumped miner's arm and broke the bone.

April 3, 2023 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand and Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Roller shaft slipped during maintenance activity and smashed miner's thumb

April 21, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing a troughing roller on the belt line employee pinched a finger.

October 6, 2020 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

While descending caged ladder, SRL lanyard hook on fall protection harness became caught on ladder cage. As lanyard extended from SRL it knocked off miner's hardhat then lanyard hook dislodged falling and lacerating miner's forehead. Miner was at ground level when struck.

April 1, 2019 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was exerting pressure to place a block and strained their right shoulder. EE was put on modified duty and ordered to ice and rest it.

April 4, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

Miner was preparing to work on a crusher. Upon inspecting the crusher, EE hit head on the overhead conveyor (de-energized), which knocked off EE's hard hat. EE lurched forward to grab the hard hat and hit head on a support for the conveyor wiper which cut EE's head. EE received 5 staples from the ER. EE returned to doctor the next day and was released to full duty.

May 30, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

Concrete finisher was working in the area of a concrete block wall (eco blocks) when a landslide occurred causing the wall to fail. The wall fell and made contact with the workers lower leg. Worker initially declined any treatment and said was ok.

September 14, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand and Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing down vertical ladder off of the filter press. Employee got a sharp pain in wrist and thumb area of left hand.

January 26, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Re-installing hydraulic motor on power screen with the assistance of another employee. Miner felt some pain in shoulder and sought medical attention. Miner was given 2 days off before returning to work.

November 25, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'west · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While employee was changing screens on the washplant, he reached to his left for a bucket of tools.

September 26, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand and Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

Miner was collecting fire extinguishers in preparation for the annual inspection. The miner looked into the now abandoned wash plant control room by boosting himself up to look inside. When he did so he rested on his stomach and chest. When he did so he heard a pop. The miner finished out his day. The following Monday the miner informed us he would seek medical treatment.

July 22, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states he had been lifting wooden crane pads and back was strained

March 28, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He told his supervisor at around 11:00am that he was experiencing back pain that had been getting progressively worse for the past several weeks. He stated that on March 26th he reached to retrieve some food from his lunch box and felt something pop in his lower back. At 13:45 he informed his supervisor he might not return to work on Monday and he was going to see his chiropractor.

January 16, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand and Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was doing his regular work of shoveling, cleaning, picking up parts and materials to insure a safe workplace. Worker felt pain in lower back.

June 28, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was setting up crushing plant. Employee was pulling heavy electrical wire over head assembly. Strained right shoulder and left leg.

March 16, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was unhooking lifting hook on boom truck from storage position. Miner placed right hand near shrive and when block move it caught right little finger between shrive and wire rope.

June 10, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

3 employees were installing a roller on a conveyor. One employee lost his grip and the injured employee tried to maintain his grip, resulting in pinching of finger between the roller and conveyor frame.

February 21, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand and Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

Working as a Utility man cleaning and conducting plant maintenance, the worker was removing the bottom section of a return roller guard that is hinged on one side and bolted on the opposite side. As he removed the nut securing the guard, the guard swung down and the corner struck the back of his right hand. This resulted in a laceration, requiring five stitches.

July 30, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand and Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two miners were installing a control center cover. One miner accidentally allowed the cover to slip and that pinched the other miners left index finger between the cover and the machine. This caused a laceration which required stitches.

February 25, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Accident was NOT reported to Concrete Nor'West until 3/25/09. On approx. 2/25/09 EE was carrying bags of cement up a hill. On 3/20/09 he was having muscle spasms and saw a chiropractor. He saw the Chiropractor again on 3/24/09 and the doctor indicated he has compression fracture. EE informed us on 3/25/09 that he injured himself in February 2009.

November 11, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Struck against stationary object

Worker was pulling on a bar when the bar broke. Sudden weight shift caused worker to run back of hand across steel guard.

November 8, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

Miner was fabricating a support for a water tank overflow pipe. The miner removed his hard hat temporarily to put on his goggles and was shaking the goggles to remove rain water, when he accidentaly dislodged the support angle iron which struck him in the forehead.

March 8, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Installing an I-beam in the shaker deck. Had to do very heavy lifting and standing in an awkward position. Strained abdomen. This incident did not become reportable until his first doctors visit on 3/24/08.

October 31, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While lifting a steel grate to position it into its concrete framework the miner dropped the steel grate without first removing his fingers smashing the middle and ring finger of his right hand.

April 27, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'west · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling ladder from the rear of the service truck and felt a sharp pain in lower back. Employee first sought medical attention on May 1, 2007.

April 5, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While loading old equipment onto a trailer the miner was struck by shifting equipment.

January 5, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was replacing a safety guard in the tunnel. Employee was lifting the safety guard and turning. Employee felt back go out.

June 25, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Three people were trying to lift a large electrical panel and it slipped and fell hitting his left knee.

June 21, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by falling object

Incident occurred on 6/5/04 and treated as First Aid only until doctor visit on 6/21/04. Left brake caliper was partially disassembled and on mounting pedestal. He bent down to pick up a fallen Allen wrench and caliper fall off and hit top of knee.

February 20, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HOLDING A 3 FOOT LENGTH OF STEEL PLATING IN PLACE TO WELD, IT SLIPPED, STRIKING LEFT EAR.

January 9, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNLOADING A CONVEYOR OFF A FLATBED, DURING LIFTING THE CONVEYOR, A 4 FOOT SECTION PIVOTED DOWN HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK.

November 22, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS HOLDING THE BECKET BY IT'S EYES AND WAS TAPPING THE SHORT LENGTH OF PROTRUDING CABLE AGAINST THE DECK USING THE WEIGHT OF THE BECKET TO FORCE THE CABLE THROUGH. CABLE RELEASED AND TRAP PED 2 FINGERS.

June 26, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPRAINED LEFT KNEE WHILE HELPING ANOTHER EE POURA SLAB OF CONCRETE & WHILE LIFTING ONE END OF THE BOARD HIS KNEE POPPED & HE FELL DOWN

February 4, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Port Orchard Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING UNDER A LOADER WHEN SOME DEBRIE FELL IN HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS DOING REPAIRS TO THE LOADER AND WAS REACHING FOR 2 BOLTS WHEN THE DEBRIE FELL IN HIS EYES.

June 3, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING WITH 3 OTHER PERSON ON REPAIR OF TOP SHAKER DECK. SHOULD HAVE HAD 2 PERSONS ON BOTH SIDES OF SHAKER TO BALANCE IT OUT. TIGHTENING BEARING PLATE TO SHAKER BOX, WHEN THE SHAFT TURNED AND COUNTER WEIGHT PINCHED TIP OF FINGER.

December 6, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ON LIGHT DUTY AND WAS HELPING WITH GENERAL MAINTENANCE ON THE DREDGE.

May 24, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT GRIZZLY, FINGER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN PRY BAR AND HAND RAILING.

February 23, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Struck against stationary object

CLIMBING LADDER UP TO WINCH HOUSE, STRUCK LEFT KEE ON NEXT STEP UP.

February 23, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING BRAKE ROTOR ON DREDGE, ROTOR SLIPPED OFF HUB AND PINCHED FINGER AGAINST OTHER HALF OF HUB ON MOTOR SHAFT.

January 15, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BROKE HIS FINGER DOING MAINTENANCE ON CRUSHER.

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