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May 13, 2026 OH · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving rail cars around when EE rubbed EE's right eye causing something to get in EE's eye.

April 14, 2026 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miners was installing drive belts on a crusher, when they got their little finger on left hand caught between shive and belt. This caused a fracture and a laceration requiring stitches.

January 2, 2026 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was working on Canica crusher in C5, and was under the belt tunnel removing covers to get to the belts and sheave when a piece of metal got under EE's safety glasses and into EE's eye.

July 28, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was helping install a plate in the top apron of the primary crusher when the plate they were holding slipped and came in contact with their neck. The plate had just been cut to fit in place and still was hot, welder was going to weld into place with employee holding it for them.

July 11, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee burnt left forearm on take-up that was hot when trying to adjust for better position to cut bearing off PC3 tail pulley.

March 11, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting bucket pin on a front end loader when it fell out of the pin boss smashing their left pinky finger against the boom arm.

June 29, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

While cleaning material on secondary screen tower, a rock rolled down and struck employee's shin.

May 23, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was assisting another worker with a belt splice when EE was struck in the eye by a foreign object

December 22, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a railroad tie to place in the rear of a maintenance truck, employee felt a shooting pain in right bicep with tingling in fingers.

March 21, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Miner was in the pit and responded to loader operator reporting coolant issue. Miner went to put coolant in the loaders and when miner went to crack the cap the hot pressurized coolant sprayed the miner in the neck and upper torso.

March 17, 2022 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While assisting install a loader bucket pin, the pin slipped and thumb was caught between pin and loader bucket.

September 13, 2021 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While working on FS1 changing screens, back started hurting as day went on.

May 1, 2021 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was helping with wash plant screen replacement. Another employee rolled a second bad screen down the stairs where it hit the employee lacerating EE's skin at the knee and requiring 10 stitches.

September 22, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime and Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

A liner being replaced in the primary crusher was held in position by a maintenance truck crane and the miner. The liner slipped and the miner went to hold it when EE heard a "pop" and felt a sharp pain. Management notified of accident on 9/22/20 but was not notified treatment was sought for injury until 10/27/20. Miner was placed on leave by the doctor on 10/28/20.

September 17, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was doing preventative maintenance on an air separator. When EE took EE's last step up onto the platform EE felt a "pop" in EE's left knee.

March 27, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While replacing an acetylene tank on a maintenance truck, the tank slipped and pinched the left hand middle finger between the tank and holding enclosure resulting in 6 stitches.

January 25, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was mounting front-end loader and stepped over a mudpuddle to avoid getting feet wet. Strained lower back when employee pulled self onto ladder.

July 31, 2019 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime and Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping install a section of dredge pipe when EE got leg pinched between the two sections of pipe. Injury was abrasion/contusion of left lower leg.

January 25, 2019 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Lifting and pushing screen head resulted in hernia in abdomen. Returned to work full duty after missing 1 day. Potential for surgery in the future.

July 30, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by falling object

Employee opened a storage bin chute when fine material fell and got in EE's right eye. EE was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion.

May 30, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Lifting/pulling screens or hammers and pulled muscle. Diagnosis of Right Inguinal Hernia was made on June 25, 2018. Lost time began July 3, 2018.

September 14, 2017 OH · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was closing the lid on a covered hopper when the hook slipped causing EE to pinch finger between the hook and handrail. Fracture/Laceration of right middle finger.

August 8, 2017 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was assisting on cutting out the S2 screen support tube and was sliding the pipe out the back and misjudged where the floor was and let go resulting in the pipe striking the fifth digit on EE's left hand. The finger received a small laceration and possible nondisplaced fracture.

June 26, 2017 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was carrying a replacement screen cloth up a conveyor catwalk when ee hit a support with the cloth injuring right shoulder. Injury was a dislocated shoulder.

July 25, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee pushed a large piece of clay off the conveyor and felt a pain in back.

April 6, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee claims hit head on a chute while pulling a hose across the floor. This claim was disputed by the employer. Ohio BWC recently ruled this injury was work related. Notification was received by employer on July 15.

December 18, 2015 OH · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted a drill hammer and felt a "pop" in lower stomach. Company received medical reports on 2/9/16 confirming a hernia. Employee has and will, continue to work until he has surgery, which has not yet been scheduled.

November 13, 2015 OH · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Smashed his fingers between the door and the lock while opening a rail car. A small laceration was closed with Steri-Strips and blood was drained from under the fingernail of his middle finger on his right hand.

September 2, 2015 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking clay chunks off the picker belt when he felt a sharp pain in his back and side.

August 1, 2015 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping install a crusher feed ring and pinched his right thumb between the ring and shaft. Injury was a laceration of the right thumb needing three stitches to close.

January 19, 2015 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee claimed that he developed pain in his shoulder and neck region over a period of time while performing housekeeping duties. NOTE: This claim was originally declined for untimely reporting and an unspecified mechanism of injury. Ohio BWC recently ruled that this injury was work related.

August 30, 2014 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime and Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing two troughing idlers. The first one was set into place. When the second was set, it caused the first to flip over striking the employee's arm. Injury was a laceration to the right wrist that required stitches.

July 25, 2014 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was using a shovel to clean the tunnel when he felt pain in his groin area.

March 23, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime and Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was removing a liner bed from a conveyor when it slipped. He tryed to catch it and felt a "pop" in his wrist and elbow.

November 29, 2012 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted a ladder and felt a pain in his back.

August 30, 2012 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning a screen rail when a piece of steel flaked off and imbedded itself in his hand.

June 7, 2012 OH · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime and Stone Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was pouring concrete near the office between 6:00am and 11:00am. He got some wet concrete on the inside of his rubber boots which burned both his legs. Lost time did not begin until 06/13/2012.

December 16, 2011 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was placing a guard on the back of a flatbed truck when he pinched his finger between the guard and truck, amputating the tip of his left long finger.

January 17, 2011 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee lifted a lid off the 20's bin and felt a pain in his back. Injury was a sprain/strain. This was not a reportable accident until January 21 when the employee missed work.

June 2, 2010 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was struck by a piece of bearing housing after striking it with a hammer. Injury was a cut lip and chipped tooth.

October 31, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped while dismounting front-end loader causing a wrist sprain when he caught himself from falling. NOTE: This claim was originally contested. It was ruled a workplace accident by Ohio BWC on January 25, 2010.

June 25, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving conveyor idlers and pinched his finger between two idlers. Note: This injury is reportable due to blood being drained from under his finger nail.

June 2, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning around conveyors when a return idler guard fell off and struck his left hand.

June 6, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was manually rolling the crusher reel over to check it. Pinched his finger between the reel and the crusher wall, lacertaing his finger. Wound required stitches to close.

January 16, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched his thumb between two wear-plates while repairing chutes. The employee did not seek medical attention until July 8, 2008 after pain developed where the thumbnail is growing.

July 13, 2007 OH · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Was slidding a 6 inch gate valve from the forklift onto a shelf, when it flipped over and pinched his finger between the valve and the shelf.

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