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April 11, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee works at a natural stone quarry in Jarrell, Texas. No conditions reported.

August 22, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee works at natural limestone quarry in Jarrell Texas. Part of EE's regular duties involve lifting stone to be palletized.

July 31, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee works at a natural limestone quarry in Jarrell Texas. No other conditions reported.

July 8, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee works at a natural stone quarry in Jarrell, Texas. No conditions reported.

April 1, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee works at a limestone quarry in Jarrell Texas. EE was doing regular duties when EE injured lower back.

July 28, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee works at stone quarry and was moving pieces of stone when injury occurred.

March 12, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee works at a stone quarry and was stacking stones on a pallet

November 24, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee works at a stone quarry and injury occurred when thumb got caught in between pieces of stone.

July 28, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was stacking stone to feed the saw, and the stacked stone fell on employee, hitting employee's left shoulder and back.

May 28, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee twisted lower back while pushing stone on rollers.

October 2, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working regular duties when employee injured back by twisting it.

May 22, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee works at a stone quarry. No other information on conditions contributing to accident.

February 4, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee works at stone quarry. Was picking up large stone and dropped the stone. Fell on EE's right thumb.

August 8, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was seated in a bobcat machine and tried to adjust the seating of the bobcat. Pulled muscle in upper left arm.

February 23, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee works at stone quarry. "Smashed" left hand between two stones causing soreness

December 1, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While stacking stone from a conveyor belt to a pallet, employee twisted too quickly and felt a pop in the lower back, then felt pain.

November 17, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee pushed stone slab onto loader forks and thought it was stable. After ee turned to look back at the saw, ee placed hand on the next slab and the previous slab (on the loader forks) came sliding off and crushed ee's pinky finger between the two slabs.

June 28, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning off paver stone and got stone dust/debris in eye (said was wearing safety glasses that was provided).

April 12, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

While stacking chopped stone onto a pallet, a piece of stone fell off the pallet and landed on EE's right foot causing a small contusion on the top of the foot.

February 15, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When employee was picking up a rock to move it to the conveyor belt. Employee moved their upper body while their foot stayed in place which caused their knee to sprain.

February 8, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a large stone approximately 40 pounds and strained their back

January 20, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a heavy stone while loading a single blade saw and twisted wrist and thumb joint on right hand.

September 8, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was catching stone and another stone fell on right foot hurting the two smaller toes.

November 11, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing up ladder of KOMATSU LDR WA320-5L - Wheel Loader and felt a pain in his back.

September 23, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Measuring rocks and fellow employee reversed the rocks and smashed the employees finger.

August 11, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained his back while making pallets. Initially refused medical treatment, so no MSHA report was filed.

June 11, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bending over to pick up stone while stacking pallets and back began to hurt

April 16, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Rock hit right hand index finger on table. Initially declined medical treatment offered to him. Did not seek medical treatment until 5/6/14 when finger kept hurting.

March 10, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While catching stone coming off the chopper, a piece started to fall and while grabbing it another piece came down and hit his left pinky finger. Caused a contusion to his finger tip.

February 20, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee hit knee on a table while climbing up on it to take measurements. Human Resources and his Supervisor were not notified of the injury until 3/12/2014.

October 9, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Removing rock from chopper with hand (instead of hammer that should have been used and he was trained to use). Another rock came down and hit his hand as he was turning the rock to pick it up. Hit pinky finger/nail on left hand.

September 10, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving a piece of stone from the chopping machine and the stone broke and a piece of it fell and hit his right foot and leg.

June 8, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was breaking a piece of stone with a hammer and placing the broken pieces on a pallet. One piece slipped and fell onto his left leg/shin.

May 28, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping a colleague lift a block onto a table and started experiencing acute back pain about 10 minutes later.

May 25, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Holding rock slab to be palletized and slap fell over and scraped his foot and sprained his back.

April 8, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Moving stone

November 14, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

No unsafe conditions. Employee was throwing a rock into a metal bin and part of the rock slit off. This cause his ringer to become caught between the rock and the bin when he threw it.

October 25, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Due to continued lifting of heavy material the employee's back started hurting, then he noticed a hernia on October 28th in his groin area. The condition was reported as workers comp to the insurance co, and was denied. However, as a result of a benefit dispute, the initial decision was reversed on 5/30/13 and is now being considered a work related injury.

September 25, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was stacking stone on a pallet and caught his thumb in between two pieces of stone which resulted in a contusion of his left thumb.

September 24, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was measuring a rock on the chopper when someone pushed other rocks over causing his right hand to be caught between them. This resulted in a fracture to right wrist and bruised palm.

September 20, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was placing a piece of stone on the radial arm platform and the stone broke. One piece hit his knee bruising it and making it sore.

September 15, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was putting pieces of rock on top of a conveyor for the chopper and misjudged the placement of his finger and jammed between the rock and the metal siding of the device. He broke his pinky and had a laceration on the top of the finger which required stitches. He has not returned to work.

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