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December 8, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Rolling Rock forward on table smashing thumb between 2 rocks.

September 12, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Picking up rock and another rock fell over smashing finger.

July 21, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Struck by falling object

Piece of rock fell off top layer and landed on EE's hand between another rock.

July 14, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Leaning over the belt to pick a rock up and the employee felt something pop in the back of the knee.

June 21, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Struck by falling object

Employee had a piece of rock fall off pallet and hit EE in the back of EE's leg by EE's Achilles tendon. EE and another EE were working together. Other EE tried to give warning and stop rock from falling.

June 8, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Standard laboring - stacking rock

May 21, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking rock and twisted the wrong way and felt pain.

June 19, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up small waste rock from floor.

March 26, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was stacking rock coming off one conveyor to another. EE right hand got caught between roller guard and belt

March 8, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Stacking stone and lower back popped

December 28, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Stacking rocks in pallet and pinched finger between two stones.

August 14, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A block of stone was cut into slabs on our MEM Saw. We flipped the block to cut the back side lips off and then re-loaded it onto the beams to be cut again. EE was lining up the wire for the cut, the block broke and pinned EE's legs against the wall of the MEM. EE was taken directly to the hospital and diagnosed with a compound fracture in left leg.

November 11, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was stacking stone veneer when he felt pain in his right leg, lower right back and upper left back.

January 29, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

closing metal cover on motor enclosure and caught left ring finger between cover and frame mashing the tip

September 25, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

manually moving stone slab on roller conveyor

February 7, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While palletizing dimensional stone,operator strained right shoulder.

August 9, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting stones and stacking them on a pallet.

May 29, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulled a piece of stone on roller conveyor into splitter and strained his back.

June 15, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

moving a slab of stone on a work bench and caught tip of finger between table and stone

May 9, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While shrink wrapping a pallet of stone the employee bent over and pulled a muscle in his lower back.

November 1, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

In the process of replacing a conveyor belt, the employee was pulling the new belt into place and strained his lower back.

May 12, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unloading slabs of stone from saw by hand to a pallet and caught his fingers between two slabs. Pinched tips of 3rd and 4th finger of left hand. Mangled tip of 3rd finger. No broken bones.

January 28, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Went to Landmart Gas Co. to get a propane tank. Employee helped the supervisor lift a 100lb propane tank and carry to truck. The employee complained of lower back pain, but indicated he could return to work. He continued work, handling stone and buidling sample stone panels. Later in the shift he experienced severe back pain and had to be taken to hospital.

January 6, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was assisting another operator to reposition a rock slab on a conveyor and strained his right shoulder.

January 25, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Struck against stationary object

Employee was stacking veneer and bumped his knee on the turn table. He refused first aid and medical treatment on the date of the accident. On 2/6/07 he complained of knee pain and requested to go for medical treatment attributing the knee pain to the incident on 1/25/08.

January 7, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator smashed finger when stacking rock on a pallet

November 24, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Stacking stone and smashed fingers on right hand between stones.

October 12, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was turning over a slab and caught his right index finger between two slabs resulting in a cut.

October 10, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a piece of stone off the conveyor belt and felt a pain in his lower back.

September 10, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down out of the Teledyne forklift and twisted his back when stepping down.

January 22, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking rock on pallets at end of conveyor. While picking up a stone he experienced pain in his right shoulder and neck.

November 14, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has right elbow soreness from cleaning silt from the floor drains.

October 17, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was positioning stone on the feed conveyor to the hydraulic splitter. He was pushing/pulling on the stone and experienced left shoulder pain.

October 9, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported the injury to the supervisor on 10/10/06. Employee complained of lower back pain from stacking stone the previous day.

October 4, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Positioning stone blocks on feed conveyor to the splitter. Employee complained of lower back pain several hours into the shift.

September 28, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Struck by flying object

Employee was unloading and palletizing stone off the exit conveyor of the TXS saw. He also had to knock off the rough edge of some of the stone coming out of the saw. He struck the rough edge of the stone against the metal conveyor frame to break off the rough edge and a piece went under the safety glasses and into his right eye.

July 31, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stacking stone on a pallet in the outside yard the employee picked up a stone. It slipped in his right hand and caused a laceration to his pinky and ring finger.

July 20, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was feeding rock on the conveyor to the TXS saw. He was experiencing pain in his left hip.

July 19, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Struck by falling object

While stacking rock, the rock slipped and dropped on his right hand, smashing his 4th finger.

July 17, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Accident was reported on 7/18/06.Employee indicated that he had dropped a rock on his ankle when stacking rock. His left ankle was swollen and bruised.

November 2, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was hand stacking rock on a pallet throughout the shift. At the end of the shift the employee complained of his back hurting. He indicated that there was no specific time that the injury occurred, just that his back was hurting.

August 30, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING ROCK ONTO THE FEED CONVEYOR FOR THE THIN VENEER SAW. HE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 19, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO WORKERS WERE LOADING A SLAB OF STONE ON THE EQUIPMENT. INJURED PULLED A MUSCLE IN SHOULDER.

August 11, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Cedar Stone · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LOADING STONE ONTO THE CONVEYOR FOR THE THIN VENEER SAW. A STONE FELL OFF THE PALLET HE WAS UNSTACKING ONTO HIS FOOT.

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