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December 8, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Granite Corp. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was blowing out off a drill, with compressed air, and got a piece of debris in his right eye

October 27, 2015 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck against stationary object

Laceration to (R) middle finger while unloading hydro bags. Gloves were not worn.

August 10, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Granite Corp. · Struck by falling object

Miner was taking hose off of exhausted hydro bag, when second water bag fell and rolled out of cut, causing injury to top of left hand. Cut and tendon damage, and some broken bones.

June 12, 2015 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee inflating airbag to move wall and natural seam in rock shifted rock causing a tear in bag and air released through tear blowing dust/dirt in employees eyes.

September 11, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting with the move of a 2.5" X 4' steel pipe when it fell and struck him on the right shoulder.

September 10, 2014 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

He was setting up wire saw when a wall was being pulled down and a pc came loose once wall fell and struck him in the elbow

March 6, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on hose and felt a strain in his back.

December 2, 2013 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a diamond wire to free it after it had become frozen over night. During the process felt pain in lower abdomen. Visit to Doctor confirmed that it was a hernia.

October 28, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Granite Corp. · Struck against stationary object

Laceration to the left hand 5th digit (pinky finger). Employee was plastering around granite block for placement on wire saw. Employee's pinky finger hit edge of granite rock, and received a cut. First aid was performed at office, and employee then went to clinic to see if he needed stitches. Stitches were placed, and employee returned to work.

August 12, 2013 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was unplugging a cord and sprained his wrist.

May 3, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Granite Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping lift an electrical cable over pins on a wire saw, and felt a pull in his groin. He finished his on Friday May 3rd, came in Monday May 6th, and decided his groin hurt more, so we sent him for medical attention. It was determined he had a groin strain.

April 18, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Granite Corp. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was wearing safety glasses when a piece of rust/dirt fell under the top of the glasses and went under his top eyelid. After attempting to clear it out with eyewash solution, was unable to. We sent him to Urgent Care Outpatient Facility. They numbed his eye, and removed the foreign material without incident. Employee returned to work, with no restrictions.

March 12, 2013 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As employee was moving a centralizer for a drill with a chain using an overhead crane when he grabbed the chain to steady the load and the chain turned.

January 11, 2013 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was lining up an I-beam when it slipped and hit his finger.

October 3, 2012 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As the employee was walking away from a granite block he was splitting it opened up and a piece struck his left foot.

October 14, 2011 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was trying to whip a power cord off a pin installed in quarry wall.

September 6, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Aggravation to feet from previous incident, 9/6/11 dr note to restrict to sit work, worked 9/7/11 sitting, Family dr appt 9/8-12/11. returned 9/13/11 and no sit work available. Out till dr releases.

December 16, 2010 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

5 employees were setting a staging - when the staging was set down, one employees foot was underneath the edge, causing a crush type injury to the foot.

September 23, 2010 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was putting a jackhammer into a parts washer. Back strain.

June 14, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Granite Corp. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE told his Quarry Manager that he felt he had strained his back the previous Friday, June 11th, while pulling 2inch electrical cable. The quarry manager immediately set up an appointment to go to a care center to be evaluated at that time. He had a no loss of work injury, according to documents from the Care Plex, occupational Health Facility, in PA.

March 19, 2010 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee pulling on wire for wire saw & felt a pain in lower abdomen.

October 6, 2009 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Reached between two pieces of stone to retrieve steel plate and one stone shifted pinching finger.

June 11, 2009 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving a steel cable.

October 6, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages Corp · Struck against stationary object

As employee was removing plug wedges from stone, the stone opened up and the employee struck his forearm on the edge of the stone, causing a laceration which required sutures to close.

October 1, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee reached out to pull fall block towards him and block was still lowering, which pulled left hand into fall block sheave, causing amputation to four fingers on left hand. Fingers were to badly damaged to be reattached.

December 13, 2007 VT · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While putting a drill rod in the shank - the shank was turning and the rod caught his hand and twisted it causing ligament strain to wrist, elbow and shoulder.

June 26, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was sitting on rock, drilling a dog hole, & when he got downoff the rock, one foot went between 2 rocks & when he turned, he twisted right knee. Taking meds for inflamation.

May 7, 2007 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

A piece of granite rolled onto employee's foot and struck his instep when a ladder was moved causing fractures to four metatarsels.

September 28, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While pulling a suction hose out of the water, the hose twisted and his hand caught in the check valve. He felt a "pop" in his left hand at that time. He did not go to the doctor until 10/02/2006. Inflamed tendons in the palm of the left hand.

September 26, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck against stationary object

Setting up a line to break with shims and wedges. The shim had a sharp edge and cut employee's hand as he set it in drill hole.

April 27, 2005 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a large hydraulic jack when he felt pain in his lower back.

March 28, 2005 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling snow to clear work area then he felt pain in his arm later.

November 23, 2004 VT · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TRYING TO MOVE A DIAMOND WIRE SAW CONTROL BOX THAT WAS FROZEN IN THE GROUND. WHEN EE PULLED ON THE BOX, FELT PAIN IN BACK

November 4, 2004 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted socket on the end of a steel cable and felt pain in groin area.

October 25, 2004 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK WHEN HE TRIED TO PULL A TRANSMISSION JACK OUT OF A STORAGE AREA.

August 27, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over to pick up pump and his knee popped. EE did not tell anyone until 9-9-04 at 8:00 am. I took him to the doctor at 1:30 pm and ee is on light duty.

July 20, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving ladder when it slipped, striking ee on rt forehead causing a laceration that took 5 stitches.

May 27, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOOKING CHAIN TO PAN WHEN CHAIN TIGHTENED UP AND WRAPPED AROUND HIS HAND - CAUSING IT TO BE BRUISED.

November 12, 2003 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A AIR 4" HOSE AND FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LEFT SIDE. HE DID NOT GO TO THE DR UNTIL 12-1-03.

August 26, 2003 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock of Ages · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS PRYING A PIECE OF GROUT AND FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA.

April 1, 2003 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

AS ANOTHER EE PUSHED A STONE OVER A SHORT LEDGE, THE STONE CAUGHT AND ROLLED TOWARDS AN EMPLOYEE AND THE STONE STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE KNEE AREA OF HIS LEFT LEG.

January 8, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PULLING ON CRANE CABLE WHEN BOOM WAS HOISTED CATCHING HIS HAND BETWEEN CRANE CABLE AND CRANE BLOCK.

July 29, 2002 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON LEDGE & TWISTED HIS RIGHT LEG & HIS KNEE.

July 10, 2002 NC · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS USING A PRESSURE WASHER & ON HIS OWN DECIDED TO WASH OFF HIS GLOVES. HE HELD HIS HAND AT CLOSE RANGE TO VALVE & PULLED TRIGGER TOO HARD PUNCTURING HIS FINGER THROUGH HIS GLOVE.

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