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April 29, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Cement Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had machine properly locked out. EE was removing a cover to clear a jam in the machine. EE dropped the cover on EE's right middle finger causing fracture.

April 14, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Cement Company, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee removed radiator cp on mobile equipment causing minor burn to right hand

March 13, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Cement Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Shotcrete pipe moved and pinched hand of employee.

March 9, 2026 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

originally Diagnosed with a non reportable strain to EE's left knee, sustained while connecting a hose to a tanker truck. On follow up with Orthopedic Dr. 02/12/26 EE was scheduled for MRI and PT. Case elevated when EE started medical treatment (physical therapy) 03/09/2026.

January 28, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

Miner was attempting to clear an airside that was plugged, when material blew back into their face causing an abrasion to the cornea. No foreign body in eye.

December 17, 2025 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Materials Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was climbing off the dozer and went to sit their cooler down on the track and slipped falling and hitting their head.

December 1, 2025 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Materials Company LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was laying concrete and got it on their leg. EE was took to DR. and was treated.

September 12, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee grabbed a master link that was set on flange above EE's head and pulled cement dust into EE's left eye causing a chemical burn to the cornea.

August 6, 2025 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Cement Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was initially injured on 7/8 at 0830am as EE tweaked EE's shoulder. This was initially treated as a first aid for a strained left shoulder with no work restrictions. Based on radiation of symptoms to EE's right upper extremity and lack of pain improvement, an MRI was ordered which resulted in the reclassification from first aid to recordable was made on 8/6.

July 23, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Cement Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to lift elevator door on man elevator and door stuck which caused EE to strain EE's back. Was still working at full duty, became a recordable on August 20, 2025. Prescribed medications and also limitations. Able to work with limitations.

February 13, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boxley Materials Company · Struck against stationary object

Driller was in the process of drilling boreholes, dust hose collection was not operating properly. Upon inspection of the dust collection hose, driller saw an obstruction. EE removed the hose to clear debris from the hose and upon re-attaching the dust collector hose, EE's right hand came in contact with the metal fastener on the hose, cutting EE's right hand.

July 24, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was going up to the top of the upper shelf lime silo to unclog and get it to flow when EE opened the smaller round door to probe the lime or rodding if you will, it broke loose and came out of there like water getting all over EE and into EE's right eye.

February 29, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a broken pallet from the turntable on our production line. The employee slipped on the rollers on the turntable, and strained lower back.

December 1, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Poor engineering. Employee's finger was smashed by swinging door.

October 30, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

first aid incident occurred on 10/30/23. No medical treatment prescribed. After months of continued pain, employee asked to be seen by doctor again. Doctor prescribed medical treatment (physical therapy,) elevating the first aid case to a reportable accident.

February 28, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was stacking bags of Portland cement and suffered chemical burns on fingertips

May 24, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was palletizing cement when a bag busted and some cement got into the employees eye

September 14, 2020 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported pain in mid back after stacking bags of sand, and requested the EE be seen by doctor.

August 27, 2020 MS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported pain in shoulder after stacking bags of sand, and requested that they be seen by doctor

June 17, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping change motor on sand line palletizer. The crew went to tighten the motor but had an alignment issues with the motor. When they tried to adjust the motor it started to fall to the ground. EE took the motor slowly to the ground and in the process bruised left forearm.

July 17, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates L.L.C. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee got finger smashed between take up bolt & take up bearing while loosening tail pulley for repairs on the conveyor. Employee smashed left index finger.

July 5, 2019 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Struck against stationary object

Employee was unloading bags from the reject shoot (roller bed that sends bag down to table, for removal by hand.) The employee lifted a bag, then turned to put bag on a pallet. When EE turned, EE struck EE's knee on the leg of the table. Dislocation of right knee cap.

June 15, 2019 MS · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting in the installation of a drive unit on a mixing screw. The unit was under tension, being pulled into alignment. Employee was using fingertip to check alignment of bolt holes. The unit unexpectedly and suddenly moved, causing the amputation of left pinky fingertip including the fingernail.

October 15, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator said they got right shoulder strain from performing hand add for the batch operation. Operator did not report the condition until 3-19-19 and said it occurred back in October 2018.

May 22, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported that the employee pulled a muscle in employee's back while moving a 50# bag of material

April 10, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete-Pensacola · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving 50 lb pail from pallet to ship pallet. Felt something pull in lower back.

April 10, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete-Pensacola · Rubbed or abraded

Operator received a splinter in hand on 10th, kept working rest of shift. came to work next day, reported splinter hand caused infection in finger and minor swelling in hand. was sent to receive medical attention

March 26, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Struck by falling object

Large grains of sand fell into left ear. Miner was unable to remove sand, and was sent to clinic to have ear irrigated. Two large grains of sand were removed, and antibiotic drops were prescribed to prevent infection.

October 16, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was hand stacking tube sand bags and said ee pulled a muscle in right shoulder.

July 12, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was handing bulk bags, when removing bags from hooks EE got hand caught between strap and bag. Was not following proper communication with forklift driver and other operator.

May 18, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was hand stacking tube sand and said EE hurt back/bulging disc while performing the job.

October 14, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was in mixing room adding hand adds to batch system and then noticed swelling a couple days later at home. Accident was then not reported to plant until 2-13-17. Operator says suffered a hernia on right side.

October 10, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete-Pensacola · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up an 80# bag and twisted causing a lower back strain.

August 31, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was working on the main line packer and cleaned the feed spout that caused ee to cut hand. There is a cut on left thumb and looks like it needs stitches.

August 11, 2016 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sharp edge of banding on bundle of burlap bags cut employee's hand, while employee was moving the bundle. Laceration to left palm required 5 stitches. Employee was returned to work with limited use of hand for 10 days. Follow up to be done by attending clinic, in 10 days.

July 19, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking product and twisted instead of using safe lifting practices causing a strain in back.

January 12, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monarch Mountain Minerals & Aggregates, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was washing under the feed hopper, a baseball sized rock dislodged, striking EE's hardhat causing a cut on EE's head. Treatment was offered and refused, refusal waiver was signed. After work, EE sought treatment, receiving one staple in EE's head. No documentation was received. EE was on vacation for the next three days.

September 1, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pinched thumb between strap on bulk bag and hook that holds bulk bag when second operator lowered pallet holding bulk bag. Operator suffered bruising and did not seek medical attention until 6:30 on 9/2/2015

August 12, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Cement dust go onto employee's arms and caused a rash.

August 5, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Struck against stationary object

Employee was attempting to dump portable dumpster when his hand slipped cutting his wrist on the lever.

June 26, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete-Pensacola · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up a bag of sand off the ground and felt a pain in his lower back.

April 7, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Struck against stationary object

A production operator was bent down to pick up some tubes and hit his right knee on some empty pallets.

May 2, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
QUIKRETE COMPANIES · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 5-2-14 employee and a co worker were changing screens on the mill. When they were lifting off the cover plate EE felt a "pop" in her right wrist. I asked if she needed medical care. She refused. On 5-7-14 EE came into the office and said her wrist was sore and she would like to get it looked at just in case. I sent her to HRRMC in Salida Co.

March 17, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a semi-automatic palletizer when debris went under his safety glasses and entered his left eye.

January 31, 2014 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was pulling material out of the Dust Collector for the Q-Line from the opening above him. A chunk of material fell from inside the container and fell onto his head/face. Employee was not wearing eye protection as required by company SOPs. Portland cement dust got into his right eye.

December 23, 2013 NY · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims to have dropped a empty pallet on foot. Employee worked from 3:30 until 4:30 and did not report the accident. Employee reported accident following morning via voice mail. Accident resulted in a fractured toe. Employee missed one day of work and returned with no restrictions

August 28, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across a traffic zone when a forklift backed into him causing a broken tibia bone in the employees leg.

February 21, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monarch Mountain Minerals & Aggregates, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee climbed up the front of the shaker screen where there is no safe access and was cleaning excess material off of the screen chute. When he finished he was climbing down and snagged his glove on the frame of the concrete conveyor causing him to over extend his arm.

January 15, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Companys Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was shrink wrapping and complained of minor back pain.

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