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May 22, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was flipping a stone on roller table to push thru to chopper. When employee flipped stone he hit his right pinkie finger between stone and roller. Broke tip of pinkie and took chunk of pinkie out from under the finger nail.

December 15, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

EE was unloading heal to put into trash bucket. The heal usually is 1"-3" thick. The EE was trying to break heal when 2-3.5" strips fell over on his right hand and thumb. Dr's note soft tissue bruise.

April 26, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Dry cracks in the rock, was palleting stone and one had a dry crack and broke landing on his thumb and breaking thumb. EE was wearing gloves.

September 17, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Armando was trying to flip a hill. The hill fell backward and fell on his middle right finger. Finger was caught between hill and side rail.

March 18, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving a rock to its side and pinched his left testical.

January 6, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee was trying to move a rock on the flipper table. Started to fall and put his and on flipper table and twisted his left wrist.

October 8, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering rocks for bulk pile. He finished one rock, threw it in the bucket. As he reached for another rock, another employee threw another rock on the table. His pinkie finger was struck and sliced open at the first segment. He was taken to the ER and stitches were given. Employee was placed on light duty until doctor release.

October 7, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pushing rock through chopper window when he smashed his finger between two rocks. After reporting to the office for first aid, he was sent to the Dr for stitches. Employee received 6 stitches and was released to return to work. He returned to the doctor in one week to remove stitches.

January 16, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving rock from roller table and stacking it on pallets. his left hand was smashed between two rocks when a co worker prematurely pushed the next rock down the line. His left ring finger was broken. He had surgery 1/22/08 to insert a pin in his finger.

September 19, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving rock into a bucket when he heard and felt his back pop. There was immediate pain. When walking he feels a painful twitch. Employee was sent to the doctor for an exam.

August 14, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting rocks and moving them to the opposite side of his saw. He felt a pull or strain across his chest. He awoke the following morning and could barely move. He reported the injury on 8/16/07. Upon his visit to the doctor, employee was diagnosed w/muscle pain and referred to his family doctor for follow up.

August 6, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stacking pallet, when another EE tossed a rock and smashed his finger. Left middle finger had a laceration on the finger tip. Treated with first aid and sent to doctor. Steristips applied and told to stay off work for one week.

January 9, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was stacking rocks when his hand got stuck between two rocks. After removing the top rock and releasing his hand, the tip of his right middle finger appeared to be broken, bent and unable to flex. Upon doctor's examination, it was found to be broken.

August 17, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping to remove excess rock from the rolling table. The rock he was moving got stuck between rollers. As he was moving the rock, the strap became loose and the rock fell and struck him on the top of his left foot. Upon doctor's visit foot was found to be fractured.

August 8, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was reaching beside his seat while on his skid steer when he cut his left middle finger knuckle on a piece of metal under the seat. Upon doctor's visit, he received 2 stitches.

July 27, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was stacking rock when another employee smashed his left thumb between another rock and the one he was placing.

July 24, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a rock along the roller of the chopper when he caught his left pinkie between the rock and the roller. He cut his finger on the rock. Was taken to the ER and received 5 stitches.

July 22, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning a rock when he twisted his right hand. He felt an immediate pain. Upon the doctors visit, a fractured bone was found in the palm of his hand.

July 13, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee was unloading a rock from the chopper table. The rock broke and a large piece fell on his left foot just behind his toes. Some swelling and bruising. Upon doctor's visit, there was no breakage.

June 29, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing rock through chopper when he felt a pain on his left side under his rib cage. He was sent to the doctor where he was referred to another physician for followup for possible hernia or pulled muscle.

April 24, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ee was throwing rock into trash bin, when the rock broke & hit him in the middle of the back. Ee did not report the injuryuntil 4/25/06 at 1:30pm.

November 21, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee was using a 2x4 to lift a rock and insert a strap. Rock fell off 2x4 and smashed his left hand. Immediate swelling and pain. Fingers were twitching.

November 14, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee has moving rocks into a bucket. One of the rocks cracked on a roller. As the employee has picking up the cracked rock, it broke in half and fell on the top of his left foot. The rock hit just behind his steel toe. There was an abrasion and slight swelling.

November 4, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported his injury on 11/4/05. His back had been hurting him for a while. He had not been wearing a back belt at work. After a few days he started to hear his back belt. The back pain persisted and he decided to report the injury and request a doctor;s appointment.

November 4, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving a rock on to loading table. When the rock fell off of the roller. The rock struck his right foot, on top behind the steel toe. Lots of swelling and immediate pain and bruising.

October 17, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING ROCK ON THE TABLE. HE SMASHED HIS LEFT PINKIE BETWEEN THE ROCK HE WAS CARRYING AND THE ROCK ALREADY ON THE TABLE. PINKIE WAS SWOLLEN AND BRUISED. THE FINGERNAIL WAS POPPED OUT.

October 7, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee was working at the chopper table when a rock fell off the table. The rock hit his foot right behind the steel toe of the left foot.

August 30, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING BLOCK THROUGH THE CHOPPER WINDOW WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK. HE WAS WEARING A BACK SAFETY BELT.

August 26, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning chopper. He was holding up the table to clean underneath and the table slipped smashing his left hand. His middle finger and ring finger tips were severed. Upon hospitalization, the middle finger was re-attached.

August 17, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS FLIPPING A ROCK ON THE SAW TABLE WHEN HE SMASHED HIS RIGHT PINKY.

August 16, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING TABLE WHEN A 4" SLAB FELL AND STRUCK HIM ACROSS THE RIGHT SHIN. IMMEDIATE PAIN. ASSUMED BROKEN LEG.

April 10, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR A DAMAGED CONVEYOR ROOLER WHEN A ROLLER POPPED UP AND HIT HIM IN THE LEFT FOREARM

April 8, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading rocks onto the chopper table. As rock was placed on the roller, a rock slipped forward from the opposite end and pinched the left pinkie finger.

March 28, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stacking rocks on a pallet and smashed his right index finger between two rocks. His finger was bruised and swollen.

March 16, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP ROCKS TO LOAD ON A PALLET. ROCKS BEGAN TO SLIP AND THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THEM. HIS RIGHT WRIST BENT BACK. THERE WAS IMMEDIATE PAIN AND SWELLING.

March 10, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee was pushing a rock through the chopper window when it tipped over and smashed his right ring finger.

March 10, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pushing a rock on the table when another rock smashed his right thumb.

February 5, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FLIPPING A ROCK AT THE CHOPPER, EE CAUGHT RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE STEEL ROLLER. EE RECEIVED 6 STITCHES BECAUSE OF EXPOSED FLESH

February 1, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading a table. The rock he was loading fell. A broken piece struck the employee on his right foot - on the bridge.

January 3, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP TRASH ROCK TO THROW IN A BUCKET WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE FELT AN INTERNAL BURNING SENSATION AND KNEE SWELLED

December 16, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PITCHING A ROCK WHEN IT BROKE IN HALF AND FELL ON THE TOP PART OF HIS LEFT FOOT.

December 7, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by falling object

EE WAS FLIPPING A ROCK ON THE TABLE. THE ROCK HAD A DRYCRACK IN IT AND BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. ONE PIECE FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT. HIS FOOT IMMEDIATELY SWELLED & BECAME DIFFICULT TO WITHSTAND WEIGHT OR PRESSURE.

November 11, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SLIDING 2 X 4'S UNDER A ROCK IN PREPARATION TO INSERT FORKS. THE ROCK BROKE AND SMASHED HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN IT AND THE 2 X 4'S. LEFT HAND WAS SWOLLEN AND BRUISED. EE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE LEFT HAND.

September 20, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A ROCK ALONG THE CONVEYOR AND PULLED TO TURN IT; HE FELT SOMETHING PULL NEAR HIS LEFT UPPER STOMACH AREA AND HAD TROUBLE BREATHING.

July 14, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ROCK OFF A CONVEYOR TO PLACE IT IN A BUCKET AND FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT SIDE IN THE STOMACH AREA.

June 16, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee picked up rock and it twisted on him; pulled muscle in left arm.

March 29, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PUT ROCK IN CHOPPER: ANOTHER EE PUSHED ROCK TOWARDS CHOPPER FROM OTHER SIDE: CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN ROCKS: NO BLEEDING, BUT COULD NOT MOVE-POSSIBLY BROKEN.

March 8, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING ROCKS ALONG CONVEYOR AND WAS BEING CARELESS. HE SMASHED HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN TWO OF THEM; LEFT GASH IN HIS FINGER.

March 5, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING ROCKS ALONG CONVEYOR; HE WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION AND SLAMMED ONE ROCK INTO ANOTHER (WITH HIS RIGHT PINKY FINGER IN BETWEEN); RESULTED IN DEEP CUT AND BROKEN BONE, LEADING TO AMPUTATION (PARTIAL).

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