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September 25, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stacking a pallet of flagstone onto a pallet and a piece that he was handling broke in two. As a result, ee lost his grip and the broken piece came down and smashed his right middle finger. EE received a laceration and crush injury to his finger requiring sutures and a finger brace.Carmelo was wearing all of the required safety equipment including gloves.

September 9, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was standing next to an exterior metal storage cabinet when a very strong gust of wind blew the door open. The edge of the door struck ee on the right anterior portion of his cranium, resulting in a laceration.

May 21, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A rock caught his Left pinky finger between the rock and a steel bucket used for transporting rock while loading the bucket. He went to the hospital for an examination and then returned the next morning to work. The Dr. gave restrictions but he has not lost any days of work.

March 18, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Struck by falling object

Large rock fell on left foot just below ankle. Was wearing steel toed boots but rock hit side of foot pinching between rock and steel track. Tried calling MSHA person for questions on 3/19/09 and received answers on 3/31/09 due to phone tag and serious illness in reporters family.

July 17, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving rock on cutting table, when rock started to fall from table. He tried to catch the rock to stop it from falling off the table, when he smashed the tip of his right hand index finger.

May 22, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Struck by falling object

Worker was moving a rock when it slipped and smashed the end of his finger.

November 15, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stacking rock and smashed his right hand causing a contusion

December 22, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee got hand caught under a rock causing the left pinky finger to bruise and swell.

December 19, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee has been experiencing pain in his left shoulder from repetitive lifting. When lifting stone the pain has been increasing as of late and this repetitive pain caused him to see the doctor

November 16, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a rock and he strained his lower back

July 5, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS LIFTING STONE WITH ANOTHER EE AND HIS HAND WAS MASHED BETWEEN 2 ROCKS FRACTURING THE EE'S RIGHT FINGER.

June 22, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving a rock and upon setting it down the rock smashed his middle finger on his right hand leaving him with a laceration.

May 27, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was setting a rock down when his finger got smashed.

February 21, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working with rock and it smashed the inside of his right hand between his thumb and index finger

October 21, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving rock and it fell from his grip, smashing his right hand ring finger

September 24, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working and accidentally walked into the fork lift forks and hit his rib section. Pain progressed and did not lessen and medical care was sought.

September 3, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was extracting rock in the quarry when he started experiencing back pain in his lower back.

August 23, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling piping off of a truck and dropped a piece on his right foot, breaking his big toe.

August 9, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was lifting a piece of rock and suffered a thoracic muscle strain.

July 13, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This employee was taken to the emergency room on 07/14/04 with complaints of pain in his leg and foot. After X-rays and scans of his lower region the doctor found that he has ruptured discs in his back. He could not pinpoint an exact date as to when the injury was incurred nor could he attribute the injury specifically to any one work-related task.

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