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April 8, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was sorting through pile of rocks with muck bucket placed to the side for employees to sort through scrap and usable material. Rocks ranged from 10-60 pounds. An hour after sorting material, employee had complained of a straining sensation coming from the groin area.

June 8, 2020 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Struck by falling object

Lifting rock, it broke in half and one part landed on toe of left foot causing cut and pain

September 24, 2018 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A NEW CONVEYOR WAS BEING ASSEMBLED. The employee went to move a section and the section moved, crushing 2 fingers

December 14, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Struck by falling object

EE was moving a piece of flagstone with a partner when it slipped from their grip and fell, striking EE's foot. EE's left foot showed a small contusion on the top of EE's foot, above the steel-toe of EE's boot. X-ray revealed a non-displaced fracture of the second metatarsal. EE is non-weight-bearing on crutches. Modified duty will be assessed on Monday the 18th.

February 15, 2010 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a skid plate on heavy equipment. Employee "twisted" to install a bolt and hurt his back.

November 19, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Worker was placing a rock on a pallet or rock. His left glove got pinched and as he pulled to free it, the rock moved and pinched his right ring finger.

August 14, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The worker was shoveling rock and felt a twinge in his back.

January 16, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was catching rock for the 7' cutter. He lifted an already cut rock to place on pallet and felt a pinch. Thought he just pulled a muscle. Employee continued to work. He did not report injury to employer until Monday morning.

October 13, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The worker was lifting a rock to place it on a pallet.

October 6, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The Worker was moving a stone to place it on a pallet.

April 17, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Struck by falling object

Miner was placing a stone on to a pallet wiht two hands. One hand slipped causing the stone to fall and land on the other hand, breaking one finger.

November 11, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was placing a stone on a pallet and the stone slipped and crushed his middle finger on his left hand. The finger was cut badly requiring 4 stiches.

May 16, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A LARGE ROCK FROM THE FORKS ONTO SOME ROLLER TRACK BY BODILY PUSHING THE ROCK. THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN DOES NOT FORESEE THIS BEING A SERIOUS INJURY

January 14, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving rocks on rollers for a hydraulic splitter, the ee's right middle finger tip was smashed between 2 2ocks. The finger was cleaned and x-rayed. The last bone in the finger is broken.

January 21, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Struck by flying object

WORKER WAS POUNDING WEDGE INTO CRACK IN ROCK TO SPLIT ROCK WHEN A PIECE OF THE ROCK FLEW OFF AND LACERATED HIS SCALP.

October 10, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS "WALKING" A PIECE OF FLAGSTONE TO ANOTHER LOCATION WHEN ONE CORNER OF STONE SLID BRINGING OTHER CORNER DOWN TO RAKE WORKERS SHIN AND CALF.

July 31, 2001 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS MANUVERING ROCK ONTO A PALLET WHEN IT SLIPPED CAUSING WORKER TO STRAIN HIS BACK.

October 9, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Struck by falling object

DROPPED STONE ON FOOT ABOVE STEEL TOE OF BOOT.

September 5, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BACK STRAIN DUE TO IMPROPER LIFTING OF STONE.

April 28, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BACK STRAIN DUE TO IMPROPER LIFTING.

April 24, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Struck by falling object

DROPPED ROCK ON ARCH OF FOOT

March 3, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BACK STRAIN DUE IMPROPER LIFTING.

February 29, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BB Stoneworks · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BACK STRAIN DUE TO IMPROPER LIFTING.

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