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December 21, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Struck by falling object

EE was helping flip a stuck Rip Rap flop gate, once the gate freed up it fell onto EE's upper left leg. EE initially said was ok but came to work the next morning with leg swollen. EE was taken to urgent care and diagnosed with a severe bruise and given restrictions against prolonged standing, climbing, etc. thus making this accident reportable.

March 3, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Gravel and Sand · Struck by falling object

EE was trying to diagnose an issue with the detach pins on a skid steer bucket. EE had the bucket raised 24" and when the pins released the bucket fell on EE's left foot fracturing the 3rd foot bone, making this accident reportable.

October 18, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was putting v-belts on a crusher motor. As ee was rolling the sheave over, ee left hand glove got caught and pulled ee left wrist into the sheave and v-belt. The EE felt a lot of pain, went to the doctor, but had no fractured bones. Doctor restricted duty for 4 working days, thus making the accident reportable.

November 30, 2016 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Gravel and Sand · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was picking up a water hose at the plant to use to wash down. When ee picked it up, the hose clamp on the hose had a sharp edge. EE pulled the hose clamp across right palm, and the clamp lacerated palm. EE went to the doctor and received two stitches.

February 29, 2016 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was changing bit on Gill Drill. The bit basket was stuck to the bit. When EE unscrewed bit, the bit and basket pinched left little finger. EE was wearing gloves, but the pinch lacerated left little finger requiring 3 stitches.

August 22, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The ee was pulling a drop cord off of the top of the screen after performing maintenance. When the end of the drop cord came over the edge of the screen, it hit the ee in the mouth, cutting his lip and chipping a tooth. The cut was minor, but the tooth had to be repaired by placing a cap on it.

January 14, 2002 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Gravel & Sand Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A BARREL OF GREASE INTO A RACK ON THE BED OF A FLAT BED TRUCK. HIS FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THE BARREL FELL ON HIS RIGHT SIDE, BRUISING HIS ELB OW.

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