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August 19, 2024 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was picking up a water bag when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder.

April 4, 2024 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was changing a saw blade and a gust of wind blew the blade guard door shut striking the miners left middle finger resulting in a small laceration to the left middle finger.

February 21, 2024 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF SCRAP FROM THE BANKER BY THEMSELVES AND MASHED RIGHT RING FINGERTIP CAUSING A TISSUE AMPUTATION OF THE FINGERTIP.

August 9, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SIZING A BLOCK TO BE MOVED WHEN A SMALL UNSEEN SHELL TURNED LOOSE WHERE EE HAD DRILLED EE'S HOLES TO BREAK THE STONE. THE EE CAUCHT THE SHELL WITH EE'S RIGHT HAND TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING AND HIT EE'S WRIST ON THE SHARP EDGE CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION. EE WAS RELEASED BACK TO WORK FULL DUTY SAME DAY

August 16, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STANDING ABOUT 4 FEET FROM A MAINTENANCE EE THAT WAS REMOVING A PULLEY LOCKING COLLAR FROM A SHAFT AND A SMALL PIECE OF METAL WENT UNDER EE'S SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO RIGHT EYE

November 10, 2015 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS REMOVING A JACK STAND FROM UNDERNEATH A FORKLIFT THAT HE HAD BEEN WORKING ON WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. EE WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS, AND REFERED TO AN ORTHO FOR FURTHER EVALUATION.

December 9, 2014 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A quarry employee bent down to pick up a 4" piece of air compressor hose to place on a pick up bed, and strained a muscle in his back.

May 2, 2013 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was pulling a wire saw cable by hand and felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Employee went to local emergency room on 05/03/2013. Diagnosis low back strain.

August 9, 2012 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking up a conveyor, he slipped causing his left ankle to receive his full weight causing pain. The result was a chipped bone in his left ankle.

August 31, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

The employee was removing a piece of waste granite from a saw cart using a steel lifting cable. The employee put pressure on the waste piece with a pry bar to allow the lifting cable to go around the waste piece. As he applied pressure a piece of the waste slab broke off and fell striking the employee on the left shoulder causing an abrasion and laceration.

May 10, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee started to lift a metal screen up a 5 foot space when he heard his right elbow pop. He could no longer use his right arm. The result was a contusion of the right elbow.

January 21, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

The maintenance employee was testing a wire saw that had been repaired. While watching the saw move vertically, bolts broke, which held the saw to the frame allowing the saw to fall. The wheel guard struck the employee on the hard hat and shoulder. The employee fell to the floor. The employee was taken for medical attention where a contusion of the head and shoulder was diagnosed.

October 12, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee bent over to pull a steel cable under a granite block, when he stood up he felt pain in his lower back. The result was a Lumbosacral Sprain.

March 3, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee had built a warming fire in a small stove in a building for warming on the Quarry. While operating a drill, the employee noticed a box of rags next to the stove were on fire. The employee used a dry chemical extinguisher to put the fire out, but was overcome by the dry chemical fumes.

October 4, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by flying object

The employee was adjusting a water supply line on a block of granite being sawn. The water spray blew a foreign body into his left eye.

December 9, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

The employee was preparing to remove some slabs from a trolley. While reaching for a crane sling, a piece of slab fell off the trolley, striking the employee on his right arm, left hand and right foot.

December 14, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After placing a piece of granite on a saw cart trolley, the employee reached over to get a pry-bar. When the employee braced himself with his right hand, while leaning, the piece of granite rolled over onto his right hand, resulting in a fracture to the little finger and ring finger of the right hand.

March 11, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

The employee was installing toggle plate seats in the Primary Crusher. A metal shim fell on his left hand, resulting in a contusion to the index and middle fingers of the left hand.

January 21, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS REMOVING A STEEL LIFTING CABLE FROM A GRANITE BLOCK, THE CABLE TWISTED IN THE EE S HANDS CAUSING A CONTUSION TO THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE LEFT HAND.

September 15, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

PUTTING 50LB BAGS ON A PALLET, CAUGHT TOE ON PALLET CAUSING BACK TO TWIST, RESULTING IN PAIN LOWER BACK

March 27, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO A BUILDING AFTER STEPPING INSIDE. HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND ON THE DOOR CASING AND CLOSED THE DOOR RESULTING IN AMPUTATION OF 3/8" OF THE TIP OF HIS MIDDLE LEFT-HAND FINGER.

February 1, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF STEEL TUBING WHILEANOTHER EE CUT IT FREE FROM A LONGER PIECE. WHEN THE PIECE WAS CUT FREE THE EMPLOYEE DROPPED IT ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

March 23, 2002 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF CATWALK MATERIAL OVER ANOTHER PIECE WHEN THE BOTTOM PIECE SHIFTED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THEM.

August 27, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS MOVING A SCREEN BY HAND MASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE SCREEN AND A RAIL 12 STITCHES TO HIS FINGER.

February 7, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS PULLING A LARGE SLIDING DOOR TO CLOSE IT WHEN HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 25, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING THE GUIDE OFF THE STEEL, HE DID NOT NOTICE THAT THE STEEL HAD COME LOOSE FROM THE COUPLING, THE STEEL FELL CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BIT AND THE JAWS THAT HOLD IT .

December 5, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS LIFTING A LIFT TRUCK FORK AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 8, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

1 EE WAS PUSHING SLABS APART WITH PRY BAR AS THEPERSON WAS INJURED WAS PUTTING BELT AROUND THE SLAB SO THE CRANE COULD LIFT IT. THE SLAB BR0KE AS HE WAS BENDING OVER TO PLACE THE BELT UNDER & FELL TOWARD HIM STRIKING HIM BEHIND THE RIGHT EAR IN A GLANCING BLOW PUSHING HIM OUT OF THE WAY

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