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June 10, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing a hydraulic hose on L-480 (#31), hose flipped out of clamps and the hose had a tag end that was sharp and struck injured in the face/nose.

September 18, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

When reaching for oil can in back of pickup truck the injured felt strain to right side of ribs.

August 22, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While in the ship garage changing a tire the injured was hooked on sharp steel.

October 9, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured cut his knuckle of pointer finger on left hand while checking screens on Fine Tower, middle screen.

April 30, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While driving production haul truck #35, the injured employee attempted to move a rock approximately 30' X 30" from the haul road.

November 13, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The injured EE was removing decorative rocks in front of the office. While putting the rocks in the bucket of the loader, he lost his grip on the rock and the rock smashed his left index finger.

September 11, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injury was putting Hydraulic Oil in #65 (1990 Kobelco K912 Excavator LC Mark II). When injured lifted a 5-Gal. can to pour into funnel he claims injuring his back.

June 29, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While installing 20 FT. of 2" suction hose in pit pond, the injured was pushing hose and extended reach. Feet being in mud, twisted back.

December 10, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huron Lime, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unplugging the head of the stone belt and strained back

May 16, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was removing a rock from the haul road when he felt pain in his groin.

October 15, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured advised doctor that he was lifting rock from the crusher, when he experienced a burning sensation in the groin area.

August 21, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twinsburg Development Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Clearing rocks from hopper belt and caught his finger under or between some rock.

June 16, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The injured came to the office on 6/21/05 and advised he was experiencing irritation in his left eye since approx. thursday june 16,2005 and not improving. injured was set up with an appointment to see eye dr,.

April 29, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The injured was hosing around tail end of 21 FT. feeder belt, when he accidentally "back" sprayed himself in the eyes.

October 4, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The injured experienced itching, mattering, redness and watering of this left eye after cleaning in the surge tunnel.

September 23, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP ROCK OFF THE HAUL ROAD. WHEN HE THREW A ROCK BACK OVER HIS SHOULDER HE HEARD SOMETHING SNAP.

August 15, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS IN THE GARAGE HELPING CHANGE A TRACK LINE ON THE DOZER WHEN HE HAD HIS HAND RESTING FLAT ON THE GARAGE FLOOR, THE LINK FELL FROM THE LINK/TRACK PULLER, STRIKING THE BACK OF HI S RIGHT HAND.

August 27, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN USING A WATER HOSE TO CLEAN AT THE #1 TUNNEL, WHEN HE WAS STARTLED BY A PUMP STARTING UP AND TURNED AND FELT SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY IN HIS BACK.

May 31, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING THE TENSION CHAIN ON A WIPER WHEN THE CLIPS ON THE BELT SNAGGED THE EDGE OF THE WIPER SWINGING THE HANDLE HITTING HIS RIGHT EYE.

November 6, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED EE WAS REPLACING LINERS IN THE 5 FT. CRUSHER AND GOT A FOEIGN PARTICLE IN HIS EYE.

January 5, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huron Lime, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MAKING PREPARATIONS TO REPAIR STONE SCREEN. EE PULLING NEW SCREEN DECK OVER HAND RAIL PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN SCREEN CLOTH AND HANDRAIL RESULTING IN LACERATION TO LEFT INDEX FINGER.

March 31, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WORKING ON THE FINE TOWER CHANGING SCREENS WHEN HE TURNED AND INJURED HIS BACK

October 14, 1996 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS PULLING ON THE HOCKS TO UNPLUG THE HYDROCONE CRUSHER WHEN HIS ELBOW HIT THE CATWALK ABOVE, CAUSING HIS RIGHT HAND TO GO NUMB.

September 7, 1996 MI · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED WAS CHANGING THE CUTTING EDGE ON THE MODEL 16 CAT GRADER WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK LIFTING ON THE CUTTING EDGE.

October 9, 1995 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED WAS SERVICING OUR #31 MI L-480 LOADER, WHEN HE PULLED THE FUEL HOSE OVER THE SIDE OF THE LOADER AND GOT TANGLED UP IN THE STAIRWAY. WHIILE LEANING OUT TO PULL UP ON ROPE, EXPERIENC E BACK STRAIN.

July 5, 1995 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

THE INJURED WAS HOSING THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE 7 FT CRUSHER WHEN IRRITATION OF THE LEFT EYE WAS EXPERIENCED.

December 9, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huron Lime, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS ASSISTING IN ROLLING A TRUNNION HOUSING INTO THE MAINTENACE SHOP FOR CLEANING. IT WAS STOOD ON END AGAINST THE WELDING TABLE. HE DID NOT MOVE HIS HAND WHEN THEY TIPPED IT AGAINST TH E TABLE QUICK ENOUGH. A WARNING WAS GIVEN TO MOVE BUT HE IGNORED IT.

July 20, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE FUELING DART TRUCK #20, THE HOSE FLEW APART AND DIESEL FUEL SOAKED THE SHOES OF THE INJURED.

June 11, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huron Lime, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS HOSING SCALE OFF SCRUBBER. WATER SPRAY DEFLECTED AND WATER AND DIRT HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

February 27, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huron Lime, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

A 'BLOW BACK' ON PUFF IN KILN CAUSED A CLOUD OF DUST TO BE RELEASED FROM THE KILN HOUSING

November 13, 1992 MI · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING UP A WELDER TO A TRUCK. HE ROLLED WELDER AHEAD TO MAKE HOOKUP AND THE WELDER LURCHED AHEAD OVER A LIP IN THE CONCRETE PINCHING HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE WELD ER TONQUE AND TRUCK HITCH.

September 3, 1992 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CROUCHING UNDER A DART TRUCK TO MAKE REPAIRS, THE INJURED'S RIGHT KNEE SNAPPED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STAND ON IT.

July 30, 1992 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

95149ED WAS REPAIRING A GREASE LINE ON SECONDARY SCREEN WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIT THE PULLEY.

May 20, 1992 OH · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huron Lime, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

FOREMAN ATTEMPTED TO PUSH A LEVER AND HAND SLIPPED HURTING INDEX FINGER. HE WAS NOTSUPPOSED TO BE WORKING.

September 14, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REPLACING RETURN ROLLERS ON 2 CONVEYOR. AFTER HOOKING HIS SIDE, THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WENT UNDER THE CONVEYOR, STANDING ON THE CROSS MEMBERS LIFTED THE BELT SO HIS FELLOW WORKER COULD HOOK THE END OF THE ROLLER IN THE BRACKET.

February 29, 1988 OH · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huron Lime, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HELPING TO FREE FROZEN MATERIAL AND SLIDE GATE HIT HIM ON FOREHEAD. HE WHAD REMOVED HIS HARD HAT EVEN THOUGH HE WAS TOLD TO PUT IT ON

November 17, 1987 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN3THE GARAGE SHOVELING OUT THE EAST FLOOR GUTTER, AND STRAINED HIS BACK MUSCLES.

October 23, 1987 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS3INSTLLING CABEL IN ROPE SOCKET WHEN THE END WHIPPED OUT STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD OVER HIS RIGHT EYE CUTTING IT OPEN.

September 28, 1987 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS GETTING3OUT OF MAINTENANCE TRUCK SWUNG LEGS OUT & HIS BACK WENT OUT.

September 8, 1987 MI · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS ON THE TO LEDGE OF THE QUARRY MARKING OUT A SHOT. BENT DOWN AND LIFTED A STONE TO MARK DRILL HOLE WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK.

July 23, 1987 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite Inc · Struck by falling object

GETTING A TIRE 9EADY FOR DART TRUCK 19 THE TIRE WAS LEANING AGAINST THE RACK BUT STANDING TOO STRAIGHT UP IT STARTED TO ROLL AND HE TRIED TO HOLD IT UP HE COULDNT HOLD IT AND IT FELL OVER ON HIM STRIKING H3M ON THE KNEES

June 10, 1987 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DU4PING A LOAD AT THE PRIMARY CRUSHER, PUSHED DOWN ON THE DUMP LEVER TO DISENGAGE POWER TAKE OFF, IT STUCK, SO HE PUSHED DOWN REAL HARD, HURTING HIS SHOULDER.

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