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April 2, 2026 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While installing a driveshaft in haul truck it slipped from EE's hand and struck EE in the shoulder.

July 12, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While working on the bench, was taping holes upon pulling the product hose, felt pain in left wrist (1st day of treatment 7/29/22)

May 12, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While exiting a Cat 765 rock truck, EE extended right arm causing a muscle strain to EE's right shoulder.

April 21, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Struck by falling object

While pulling pin from bucket, pin fell on hand breaking the left little finger and lacerating same finger - broken finger with 3 stitches.

November 5, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While assisting another EE in lifting a banding cart, EE felt pain in their back.

September 6, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Removing rocks from plugged head pulley discharge box, EE initially reported right shoulder strain (9/10), worked 9/7, 9/10, & 9/11. On 9/11, EE sought medical treatment for left shoulder pain.

November 16, 2017 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Struck by falling object

While cleaning syntron pan a bar fell and struck EE on the chin causing a contusion to chin and lip.

April 17, 2017 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving full barrels of oil, EE managed to pinch wrist/forearm between barrels. Pinch/crush injury, no fractures.

October 14, 2015 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting heavy piece of steel EE felt pain in neck and right shoulder.

September 17, 2015 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Struck against stationary object

While connecting hoses to Sanvic crusher, EE stood up and cut head on a piece of channel iron.

July 15, 2015 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While repairing a spring on a truck a foreign object fell in EE's eye. He was wearing safety glasses. Went to ER for eye wash and exam. Returned immediately to work.

May 20, 2014 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While reaching to remove a rock from conveyor EE felt a sharp pain in his back, 5-10lb rock.

April 23, 2014 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While cleaning under a conveyor EE pinched finger between conveyor and walk behind bobcat.

July 28, 2011 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While removing rocks from jaw crusher by hand EE felt pain in left wrist.

November 3, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE jammed finger into heater/fan to see if it was working, it was and fan chopped off the tip of EE's finger.

June 5, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While hanging conduit for new conveyor EE hit elbow on one of the conduit hangers severly bruising elbow.

May 4, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving wood blocking in the shop EE got a sliver in left hand.

June 27, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While exiting truck EE closed the door on left middle finger.

November 21, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Unloading steel, employee cut right pinky finger on a sharp edge.

August 6, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Struck against stationary object

While changing screen on plant, EE bent over to pick up a wrench and struck his knee on a piece of steel on catwalk.

April 21, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Struck by falling object

While replacing a conveyor belt, conveyor slipped off block landing on EE's left foot.

June 28, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was assisting in the changing of blow bars on a crusher. While lifting, employee strained his lower back.

November 11, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG A HOPPER USING A STRAP AND EXCAVATOR, WHEN A ROCK BECAME LOOSE ROLLING DOWN STRIKING THE EE ON THE LEFT HIP CAUSING BRUISING ANDD A CONTUSION ON KNEE AND ANKLE.

June 21, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A TUBE OFF OF THE LIME TRUCK AND AT THE END OF TUBE WAS A HOT STEEL WIRE THAT HIT HIS RIGHT HAND AND BURN A QUARTER SIZE PIECE OF FLESH.

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