Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee stated they lifted something and pulled their back.
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May 18, 2022
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Foreman & employees were cleaning off a wooded area when a tree got hung under a branch. Before they could react, the tree broke free and hit EE on the leg.
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Employee was pulling & hooking up the dogs & twisted wrong. Employee did not go to doctor until 12/20/2018 due to the fact that they were hoping their back would get to feeling better, but it stayed a constant pain. Hence, the reason for the delay in seeking medical attention.
Eagles Danburg Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Coupler hit employee on cheek.
June 10, 2015
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Granite Co Inc dba Beaverdam Qrry · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee stated he was manually raising the staff on the automatic burner & it came up and hit/cut his right index finger.
December 16, 2014
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Piece of rock fell on top of right foot.
September 4, 2014
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Granite Co Inc dba Beaverdam Qrry · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Moving drill over hole and shoulder popped.
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Moving piece of granite and cut finger. Middle finger left hand on granite.
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Opening powder magazine and door slipped from hand and mashed fingers on his hand. Cut tip of thumb almost off, doctors reattached.
Eagle Granite Co Inc dba Beaverdam Qrry · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Lifting drill and hit stomach.
October 26, 2000
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarry Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object
DROPPED PIECE OF GRANITE ON RIGHT FOOT. EMPLOYEEWAS THROWING ROCK IN PAN & MISSED, HITTING HIS OWN FOOT.
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