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January 20, 2026 FL · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While the employee was cleaning M-14 Crusher, a rock impacted EE's middle-left finger.

May 22, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At approximately 6:15 pm, EE was working on the platform at M280 head pulley area, during the replacement of M281 tail pulley. While removing compartments and metal plates to access the work area, one of the plates became stuck, as EE attempted to free the plate, the metal plate suddenly came loose and struck the inside of EE's left knee, causing a laceration.

March 25, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by flying object

When placing the hose on the connection, the end of the hose that connects to the water hose hit employee.

August 31, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working / cleaning around M216 conveyor area with a water hose, when suddenly and unexpectedly EE felt a pain on EE's left knee.

August 11, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Working on loader assembling the center hitch, was setting rear frame on to jack stands 25 ton with 3' tubes, was adjusting the tube that sets the height, as they pulled pin that adjusts this left hand ring finger was caught in the hole of the jack stand, as tube slid down it slid onto the finger caught in the jack stand hole.

June 9, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by falling object

While working on M20 conveyer, a rock bounced of the empty conveyer impacting the employees hard hat.

August 31, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was cleaning with a water hose, the hose became tangled causing them to twist left arm.

February 19, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While working on the DL the EE had water drip onto forehead. The water ran under EE's safety glasses and into eye. When the EE woke up the next morning the eye was irritated. The EE was taken to the DR. EE's eye was flushed out. DR prescribed antibiotic eye drops. EE returned to work.

September 9, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on M-11 using the pressure washing truck, as EE stepped down from the truck EE's fingers got stuck between the handrail and taillight causing a laceration of the small finger in the right hand.

August 13, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by flying object

While hosing off excess material from a portable crusher a piece of foreign matter entered employee's eye.

July 23, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck against stationary object

EE lacerated the palm of left had on the belt support bracket of the Pioneer Crusher, while retrieving the belt support cross member.

July 17, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing the wire spool of the wire feeder, when the guard/cover closed impacting their head.

June 5, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The day following shoveling fine material, employee said they felt soreness in their back but refused a medical exam or treatment. A medical checkup was not requested until 6/27/2017 at which time they received an appointment on the 28th.

January 27, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on a conveyor belt when the connector (clip) came off striking ee on the little finger of the left hand.

May 17, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's right thumb was crushed and nail bed damaged (nail avulsion) when EE placed their hand in the door jamb that closed unexpectedly. Diagnosis: Avulsion fracture of rt thumb; laceration of rt thumb.

March 25, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

As employee attempted to insert one of the retaining pins ee felt a pain in left shoulder.

October 8, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE hit his left knee against the dozer track while he was dismounting the Cat D6 after he had fueled the dozer. The accident occurred on 10/8/2015 but ee did not request medical attention until 10/29/2015.

August 4, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was moving a plate liner to work with it when his finger was caught between the liner an another piece of metal injuring his finger.

May 17, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck against stationary object

Employee was pulling a hose from the service truck to the portable crusher diesel tank. The hose became entangled on the stairs. As he pulled on the hose it became entangled causing his elbow to strike the diesel tank.

October 23, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The day following employee's work assignment to change a motor for a lube oil pump, he felt a pain in his lower back.

May 21, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing a screen from the M31-31 shaker when it slipped down striking his right index finger.

December 1, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt a pinch in his lower back as he dismounted the pressure washer truck.

October 2, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck against stationary object

Employee dropped a tool inside a chute. He cut his forearm on a piece of flat bar while reaching to the tool.

September 14, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE attempted to lift the engine compartment door to gain access to the radiator when he strained his back.

April 24, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Rubbed or abraded

While lubricating heavy equipment using latex gloves employee developed dry hands which lead to lacerations on his hands.

September 13, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's finger was caught between a chain holding the pitman and the pitman itself when the toggle plate shifted.

July 8, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While turning the Hammer on crusher M-48 employee's finger was caught in between the hammer and the wall.

June 29, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by falling object

When employee was setting up a pull cable, the cable fell hitting and cutting his right leg.

May 8, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

When moving crusher hammer he felt a pain in the groin area.

May 7, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was clearing material from tail pulley area, when he hurt his back.

October 26, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mounting and dismounting a loader EE further irritated a pre existing strained back. He also assisted in the removal of a wall air conditioning unit further straining his back.

May 12, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Finger was injured while installing a track roller on a dozer.

September 12, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by falling object

Open fracture of L-hand middle finger distal phalanx (tip) resulted after screen shaker pulley being replaced by IE slipped and fell over IE's injured body part. IE is being treated by physician. He is working under restricted duty (no use of L-hand). Contributing cause: IE failed to use proper mechanical devices (come-a-long) to hold pulley in place while being replaced.

May 16, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was on a conveyor belt that slide down, which caused him to twist and he injuring his ankle.

February 22, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REINSTALL AN AIR CONDITIONING VENT IN EE LOADER CAB WHEN EE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BY THE FAN

August 19, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While landing a section of conveyor, set down on top of foot.

December 18, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A WATER HOSE WHICH HAD JUST BEEN TURNED ON SLIPPED FROM THE HANDS OF AN EMPLOYEE AND THE WATER STRUCK VICTIM IN THE EYE.

January 13, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING THE ROTOR SHAFT IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE HAMMERS. WHEN THE ROTOR SHAFT MOVED FURTHER THAN INTENDED HE TRIED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY, BRUISING HIS RIGHT LEG AND DISLOCATING HIS LEFT SHOULDER. NOTE: SHOULDER HAD BEEN DISLOCATED PREVIOUSLY. DOCTOR SAID SHOULDER WAS UNSTABLE PRIOR TO ACCIDENT.

October 24, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAMP ON HOSE CUT HIS HAND WHEN THE HOSE SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND.

August 26, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A ROCK AND THE TIRE OF THE STACKER.

June 17, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SAFETY LATCH ON THE RAIL CAR DOOR RELEASED, CATCHING THE FINGER BETWEEN THE LATCHES AND THE RAIL CAR DOOR.

January 15, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHEN THE SHAKER WAS BEING REMOVED FROM THE ROAD ROCK CRUSHER , EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE SHAKER AND A STEEL BEAM.

November 9, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER COMPLETING THE WELDING TASK EMPLOYEE FED THE EXCESS WIRE BACK THROUGH THE WIRE FEED MACHINE ONTO THE WIRE REEL ASSEMBLY, EMPLOYEE'S FINGERWAS CAUGHT IN THE WIRE FEED GEARS.

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