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November 27, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee said they were lifting a box of 8 gauge shells weighing 50 lbs. and felt pain in their lower back.

March 3, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying an acetylene tank when they felt a pulled muscle.

February 6, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning up material at the finish plant. EE walked up to the shop and told the supervisor to send the maintenance down to help when the super said the EE said hurt knee. *The EE was denied a vacation day for Friday.

January 31, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was picking up a piece of 2x2x1/4" angle iron when EE dropped it on their finger.

June 24, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was unplugging the crusher when a rock hit them in the left forearm.

November 3, 2020 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was discarding old scrap metal into a dumpster and hit pinky.

April 6, 2020 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was relining a chute when the "D" ring welded in the chute broke off dropping the steel on EE's left foot.

December 21, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was replacing guard on Portable Plant head pulley conveyor

November 21, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 11/26/18 EE was asked to help maintenance employee then said couldn't do it because EE hurt back on 11/21/18. This was at start-up.

April 27, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Changing a screen.

October 20, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee said in the first 15 min of start of shift needed to move the gun and pulled something in lower back.

September 28, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maint. mechanic was changing drive belts on fan when finger was rolled around sheave causing cut to left middle finger requiring 12 stitches on outside of finger

August 21, 2015 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling in #1 tunnel doing cleanup.

December 11, 2014 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing a motor mount on the pony motor in the shop. Caught his middle finger in the hole on the mount.

October 14, 2014 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing #1 bucket elevator to grease on top, dust or stone got in left eye.

April 16, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Taking a drive shaft out of a haul truck when drive shaft fell smashing left thumb between shaft and rear stabilizer.

May 21, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Shoveling in #2 tunnel said he twisted knee

June 13, 2011 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working on top of #2 Elev. when co-worker opened the breach door letting dust out in area where employee was working.

November 3, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

Climbing out the kiln room window to gain entrance to catwalk to work on walls.

October 9, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing belt drive system when an electric motor slid off its mounting bracket injuring employee's left knee and right hand.

August 21, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving an oil drain pan from under a wheel loader, he felt his shoulder pop. Note: we were not made aware of this until 9/25/08.

July 3, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

attempting to remove a 6"x7' pc of 1/4" steel from the apron feeder @ the raw plant. winch had stoved emergency. When the pike let go it hit ee in the left cheek.

February 8, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a floor jack approx. 80 lbs. Employee complained of low back pain. Transported employee to health care provider. Diagnosed with lower back strain.

December 14, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was assisting maint tech changing sreens. Employee reached for a hot torch and suffered burns to his left forearm.

January 19, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

Rolling up air hose in shop, hit right hand on corner of steel plate.

September 2, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Climbing in #1 ducon scrubber to clean the "J" chute, he was bruise by the door.

May 19, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN REPAIR OF TRUNNION, WHILE REPOSITIONING HE LEANED HIS HAND ON TRUNNION COVER. THE COVER WAS OFF TO THE SIDE LEANING AGAINST BASE. EE GOT HIS LEFT PINKY MASHED BETWEEN THE COVER & BASE WHEN THE COVER SLIPPED & FELL. INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES.

April 14, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting contractor (truck driver) with hard to operate latch on trailer tailgate, when latch let loose ee mashed right ring finger between handle and tailgate. Received fracture and 20 sutures to repair nail bed.

January 17, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKING ON JAW CRUSHER REPLACING TOGGLE PLATE, STANDING PLATE ON END WHEN EMPLOYEE'S RT. POINTER FINGER BECAME PINCHED BETWEEN PLATE & "I" BEAM SUPPORT.

January 4, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

CLIMBING IN SCREEN DECK AT THE PORTABLE PLANT & HE HIT HIS RT. KNEE ON A PIECE OF STEEL.

September 20, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE CLEANING WORK AREA-PLACED 4" STEEL PIPE PIECES ONTO FORKS OF FORK LIFT. CAUGHT FINGER OF LEFT HAND BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF PIPE.

May 29, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CLOSE FRONT WINDOW OF TRACKING, STRAINED MUSCLES OF RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE REACHING UP FOR WINDOW.

May 6, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE REPLACING BEARING ON CRUSHER ROTOR (ELECTRIC LOCKED OUT), WHILE ANOTHER EE ROTATED IMPACTOR ROTOR, INJURED EE WATCHING BEARING - PLACED HAND (LEFT)BETWEEN ROTOR AND CRUSHER WALL - ROTOR HAM MER CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN ROTOR AND CRUSHER SIDE WALL.

April 29, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING A GUARD, PLACED A PIECE OF THE GUARD TO THE SIDE AND WENT TO GET A TOOL. ON HIS RETURN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE PIECE HE JUST MOVED, LACERATING HIS FORHEAD REQUIRING 3 SUTURES.

April 24, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ASSISTING MAINT REMOVE BOLT FROM MOUNTING. BOLT SLIPPED AND STRUCK EE ON RIGHT SIDE OF FACE REQUIRING 2 SUTURES TO CLOSE LACERATION.

January 22, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING SPILLED MATERIAL BACK ONTO THE CONVEYOR BELT, FELT HIS BACK MUSCLES "PULL" WHILE SHOVELING.

October 9, 2002 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REPORTING A HOT STEEL SHAFT FROM A COOLER. GRABBED SHAFT WITH BARE HAND CAUSING THERMAL BURNS TO FINGERS OF RIGHT HAND.

November 30, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HELPING TO MOVE PORTABLE TANK(60 GAL.)- WHEN ADJUSTING, HE PINCHED R. MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN TANK AND LOADING TOOL. EE WAS WEARING GLOVES BUTPINCH CAUSED LACERATION TO PAD OF FINGER. CLINIC CLEANED & CLOSED W/12 SUTURES.

June 28, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING MATERIAL TO REMOVE IT FROM THE AREA AROUND THE DURON STRUCTURE. HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEGS.

April 9, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE ON ONE KNEE, PUSHING A 100 TEN HYD. JACK INTO POSITION, WHILE PUSHING FELT PAIN IN UPPER BACK.

April 3, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SHOVELING SPILLED MATERIAL, COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN RIGHT ELBOW AND SHOULDER.

October 14, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by falling object

FINE DIRT UNDERNEATH CRUSHER LODGED ON FRAME. WHILE CRAWLING UNDER THE CRUSHER ON THE CONVEYORBELT, MATERIAL FELL INTO EMPLOYEE'S EAR. AS A RESULT AN INFECTION OCCURRED.

October 5, 2000 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONTRACTOR WAS WORKING WITH ASSOCIATE ON OPERATINGY STATIONARY HOIST. ASSOCIATE HAD BOX WITH CONTROLS AND WAS GETTING OUT OF HIS REACH. HE SWUNG THE BOX WITH CONTROLS WITCH WAS ON A CABLE TO H IS PARTNER, PARTNER MISSED AND BOX HIT HIS CHIN.

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