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October 21, 2011 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meyer Material CO, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was removing a boom cylinder pin and as he drove the pin out, the broken section started to fall towards his lower leg. He reached out to grab the pin and the broken edge of the pin cut his hand.

May 8, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Struck by rolling or sliding object

In the process of moving the water pump. The terminal end of the cable is attached to a concrete block. When the employee was attaching a second cable to a chain, the concrete block rolled over and onto employee's left leg.

April 28, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While repairing springs on hopper gate, it wouldn't shut, so he lifted it and it slammed shut on his right hand index finger.

April 26, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing cutting edge, went to flip new one over and over to move closer to work area, and it flopped back on left foot causing a contusion.

March 24, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a piece of steel (crusher mainframe liner) underneath crusher #2. The piece of steel was held on to the mainframe by some welds. As the other non injured employee was cutting it off, the steel recoiled and pushed injured employee's arm back into his shoulder.

March 21, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was removing a guard on the field conveyor, the guard was heavy, the guard slid out of his hand. He did have work gloves on but did receive lacerations. Next time when removing a guard, ask for assistance.

March 6, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Initial reported as First Aid only. On 4/2/2008 went to a Restricted Duty case and became reportable. Had been seen by two previous Doctors and released without treatment. Was installling a new deck frame on #6 screen tried to push deck into place. He felt that he may have strained a muscle in back of left shoulder.

January 16, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While installing grating onto a catwalk for a new conveyor section. Injured employee had his finger pinched between the grating and angle support member of the catwalk.

October 19, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE strained his right shoulder while shoveling debris from the Tail Pulley of a conveyor.

August 1, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee came into my office on the 2nd of Aug. complaining of irritation in his eye that happened on the 1st of Aug.

July 23, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing rock from conveyor belt in pit. Rock slipped out of hand and smashed tip against conveyor frame causing tip of finger on left hand to swell.

June 6, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Replacing idler on CB2 tail section. As EE was tryng to line up the idler frame with the conveyor frame, the idler slipped off the frame hitting EE's finger.

April 21, 2007 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling off spill material by 7 foot crusher and sustained lower back pain.

February 27, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 5 Gal container, shoulder height. As he lifted the container he felt a small twinge in his left forearm.

December 19, 2006 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's by-passed safety devices on a raised cab, which created an unsafe act. Additionally, the injured EE attempted a single man lift where a team lift is applicable.

October 11, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent down to get oil out of 55 gal drum and when stood up right knee popped and felt pain.

April 22, 2006 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Millville Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting steel, felt pull of back.

February 14, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE lifted large rock. Felt sharp pain in shoulder (left) approx. 1 hr. later.

December 13, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was resting a 20 am motor on a handrail while still confected to the pully system, as employee tryed to move motor to the ground. The motor slipped off the rail pinching his hand in between the hand rail and the motor shaft.

October 5, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual was removing the cutting edge on a bull dozer. He was attempting to hold the head of a bolt while removing the nut. The bolt spun cutting the middle finger on the right hand.

September 22, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim - MWR, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employees were lifting a portable metal stairway into a semi-trailer for transport. As he slid it into the trailer, a piece of metal caught his right index fingernail and cut it open. Needed numerous stitches to close the wound.

August 29, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lowering pump into hole with a cable that was overlapped and the cable let loose jerking employee's arm.

August 22, 2005 MA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Manually pulling product hose (50-80lbs.) out of boreholes 40-60 tmes a day, hurt back/neck.

August 3, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE OPENED A CAP TO A PIPE THAT WAS UNDER PRESSURE DUE TO BEING PLUGGED. HOT WATER SHOT OUT OF PIPE AND BURNED HIS FACE.

June 30, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was starting up gravel shaker. He swung his right arm around, striking middle finger against metal object tearing off part of finger nail. Remainder of nail had to be removed and nail bed stitched.

March 30, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was cleaning the battery terminals on the gen set. As he was using the brush to scrub the post, some of the acid flew up and struck him in the cheek then behind his safety glasses and into his left eye.

March 30, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was closing a garage door and caught his finger in a pinch point. The tip of the left middle finger was cut off.

March 28, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim - MWR, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was bent over cleaning under a conveyor. when he twisted he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. diagnosis is a lumbar sprain.

January 14, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Nevada Paving · Struck against stationary object

While pushing a roller back into its bracket with force, roller in hand slipped hitting a piece of metal.

December 20, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on his drill hammer. He bent down to stand it up on end when he had a sharp pain to his lower back.

December 14, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bardon Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Opening the tail gate of a service truck, the gate fell and pinched the employee's right right ring finger between the tail gate and tht pintal hook of the truck's hitch. This report was orginally filed electronically on 12/21/2004. I find not record in the system. I do have a hard copy. I need to update restricted duty days.

December 14, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a tail pulley guard with another employee when he slipped and the weight of the guard exerted on his arm caused a torn rotator cuff.

December 3, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bardon Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Setting screen box, crane raised. While raised employee reached up to check the load to twist it, and pinched his right thumb.

August 6, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While putting on additional wraps to the timber head, a sudden release of tension on the rope occurred. This caused injury to both hands and left arm.

July 28, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE GOT RUST IN HIS EYE WHILE CHANGING OIL IN GEN SET.

July 2, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While stacking metal grating pinched finger between grating.

May 3, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING DEBRIS FROM UNDER CRUSHER - LOOSE STRAND OF A PIECE OF OLD CABLE IN DEBRIS PENETRATED GLOVE AND PUNCTURED RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

April 29, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE GOT AIRLINE DEICER IN HIS EYES HAD IRRITATION AND WAS GIVEN RX AT CARE PROVIDER TO ELIMINATE IRRITATION AND THEN RET'D TO WORK. EE WAS WORKING WITH ALL OF HIS PPE ON AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT

April 19, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Atlantic Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Crane was running hot, employee took radiator cap off to check water level, it blew back causing burn to right arm.

April 8, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a piece of channel iron when he lost his footing and slipped causing lower back pain.

March 10, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP A PIECE OF STEEL - FELT PAIN IN BACK. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: IMPROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUE.

February 18, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries WCR Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS DRIVING A COMPANY PICK UP WHEN IT OVERHEATED. THE EE STOPPED THE VECHICLE AND STARTED TO REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP. THE EE THEN CLOSED THE CAP AND THEN REOPENED IT AND RECIEVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS ARM BETWEEN HIS WRIST AND ELBOW ON HIS RIGHT ARM.

January 19, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A STEEL PLATE ON A HOPPER. ONE END OF THE PLATE SLIPPED OFF THE EDGE OF THE HOPPER CAUSING THE OTHER END TO FALL PINCHING THE RIGHT PINKY FINGER, RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

November 20, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries Northeast Regi · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRAGLINE OPERATOR WAS FEEDING REPAIRED DRIVE CHAIN ONTO SPROCKET. THE CHAIN TURNED ON THE OPERATOR CAUSING LEFT THUMB TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN CHAINAND AXLE.

September 22, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize West Central Inc. · Struck by falling object

CHAIN SPRINGS ON SPRING PORTA POWER SITTING ON WOOD BLOCK, WOOD BLOCK FAILED LETTING PORTA POWER SLIP, SCREEN DROPPED STRIKING HAND.

August 25, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Millville Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF OF SERVICE TRUCK NOT USING CORRECT METHOD. (1) STEPPED OFF FORWARD EXTENDING LEFT SHOULDER (2) HAS TAKEN CORTISONE SHOT

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