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June 7, 2023 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While in the shop working on a haul truck. The individual was removing the oil pan from the motor to replace the gasket. The oil pan shifted and pinched EE's finger causing a laceration to EE's right ring finger requiring stitches to close laceration.

October 4, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a hydraulic cylinder when the cylinder rolled over & pinched employee's right hand little finger. It caused a laceration on the pad of the little finger & a skin avulsion on the top of the little finger. Employee was driven to the ER where 4 sutures where given in the pad of the little finger & steri-strips were applied to the top of the little finger

September 2, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting pipe: approximately 60-70 lbs, he felt severe pain in the groin area and a bulge appeared in area.

July 21, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted back while positioning idler on frame.

July 15, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched rt. hand small finger between handrail and screen cloth when moving; stitches.

March 24, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing ladder employee felt something in his mid back pull; felt pain and discomfort in the middle of his back.

September 8, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EE WAS LIFTING THE TRACK PADS OF EXCAVATOR (APPROX. 50 LBS. EACH) TO CHANGE BAD BOLTS, HE APPARENTLY TURNED OR STRAINED HIS BACK, CAUSING A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN & DISCOMFORT.

May 31, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING THE TE-001 TO FUEL THE MACHINE (TRACK EXCAVATOR) HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK AND HIS BACK POPPED.

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