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Employee was flipping a stone on roller table to push thru to chopper. When employee flipped stone he hit his right pinkie finger between stone and roller. Broke tip of pinkie and took chunk of pinkie out from under the finger nail.
EE was unloading heal to put into trash bucket. The heal usually is 1"-3" thick. The EE was trying to break heal when 2-3.5" strips fell over on his right hand and thumb. Dr's note soft tissue bruise.
Employee was hammering rocks for bulk pile. He finished one rock, threw it in the bucket. As he reached for another rock, another employee threw another rock on the table. His pinkie finger was struck and sliced open at the first segment. He was taken to the ER and stitches were given. Employee was placed on light duty until doctor release.
October 7, 2008TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was pushing rock through chopper window when he smashed his finger between two rocks. After reporting to the office for first aid, he was sent to the Dr for stitches. Employee received 6 stitches and was released to return to work. He returned to the doctor in one week to remove stitches.
January 16, 2008TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was moving rock from roller table and stacking it on pallets. his left hand was smashed between two rocks when a co worker prematurely pushed the next rock down the line. His left ring finger was broken. He had surgery 1/22/08 to insert a pin in his finger.
September 19, 2007TX · Metal/Non-Metalstone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was moving rock into a bucket when he heard and felt his back pop. There was immediate pain. When walking he feels a painful twitch. Employee was sent to the doctor for an exam.
August 14, 2007TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was lifting rocks and moving them to the opposite side of his saw. He felt a pull or strain across his chest. He awoke the following morning and could barely move. He reported the injury on 8/16/07. Upon his visit to the doctor, employee was diagnosed w/muscle pain and referred to his family doctor for follow up.
August 6, 2007TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE was stacking pallet, when another EE tossed a rock and smashed his finger. Left middle finger had a laceration on the finger tip. Treated with first aid and sent to doctor. Steristips applied and told to stay off work for one week.
January 9, 2007TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was stacking rocks when his hand got stuck between two rocks. After removing the top rock and releasing his hand, the tip of his right middle finger appeared to be broken, bent and unable to flex. Upon doctor's examination, it was found to be broken.
August 17, 2006TX · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was helping to remove excess rock from the rolling table. The rock he was moving got stuck between rollers. As he was moving the rock, the strap became loose and the rock fell and struck him on the top of his left foot. Upon doctor's visit foot was found to be fractured.
August 8, 2006TX · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was reaching beside his seat while on his skid steer when he cut his left middle finger knuckle on a piece of metal under the seat. Upon doctor's visit, he received 2 stitches.
July 27, 2006TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was moving a rock along the roller of the chopper when he caught his left pinkie between the rock and the roller. He cut his finger on the rock. Was taken to the ER and received 5 stitches.
July 22, 2006TX · Metal/Non-Metalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was turning a rock when he twisted his right hand. He felt an immediate pain. Upon the doctors visit, a fractured bone was found in the palm of his hand.
July 13, 2006TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was unloading a rock from the chopper table. The rock broke and a large piece fell on his left foot just behind his toes. Some swelling and bruising. Upon doctor's visit, there was no breakage.
June 29, 2006TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was pushing rock through chopper when he felt a pain on his left side under his rib cage. He was sent to the doctor where he was referred to another physician for followup for possible hernia or pulled muscle.
April 24, 2006TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was using a 2x4 to lift a rock and insert a strap. Rock fell off 2x4 and smashed his left hand. Immediate swelling and pain. Fingers were twitching.
November 14, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee has moving rocks into a bucket. One of the rocks cracked on a roller. As the employee has picking up the cracked rock, it broke in half and fell on the top of his left foot. The rock hit just behind his steel toe. There was an abrasion and slight swelling.
November 4, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee reported his injury on 11/4/05. His back had been hurting him for a while. He had not been wearing a back belt at work. After a few days he started to hear his back belt. The back pain persisted and he decided to report the injury and request a doctor;s appointment.
November 4, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metalstone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was moving a rock on to loading table. When the rock fell off of the roller. The rock struck his right foot, on top behind the steel toe. Lots of swelling and immediate pain and bruising.
October 17, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING ROCK ON THE TABLE. HE SMASHED HIS LEFT PINKIE BETWEEN THE ROCK HE WAS CARRYING AND THE ROCK ALREADY ON THE TABLE. PINKIE WAS SWOLLEN AND BRUISED. THE FINGERNAIL WAS POPPED OUT.
October 7, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was cleaning chopper. He was holding up the table to clean underneath and the table slipped smashing his left hand. His middle finger and ring finger tips were severed. Upon hospitalization, the middle finger was re-attached.
August 17, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metalstone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING TABLE WHEN A 4" SLAB FELL AND STRUCK HIM ACROSS THE RIGHT SHIN. IMMEDIATE PAIN. ASSUMED BROKEN LEG.
April 10, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was loading rocks onto the chopper table. As rock was placed on the roller, a rock slipped forward from the opposite end and pinched the left pinkie finger.
March 28, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP ROCKS TO LOAD ON A PALLET. ROCKS BEGAN TO SLIP AND THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THEM. HIS RIGHT WRIST BENT BACK. THERE WAS IMMEDIATE PAIN AND SWELLING.
March 10, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS FLIPPING A ROCK AT THE CHOPPER, EE CAUGHT RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE STEEL ROLLER. EE RECEIVED 6 STITCHES BECAUSE OF EXPOSED FLESH
February 1, 2005TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS FLIPPING A ROCK ON THE TABLE. THE ROCK HAD A DRYCRACK IN IT AND BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. ONE PIECE FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT. HIS FOOT IMMEDIATELY SWELLED & BECAME DIFFICULT TO WITHSTAND WEIGHT OR PRESSURE.
EE WAS SLIDING 2 X 4'S UNDER A ROCK IN PREPARATION TO INSERT FORKS. THE ROCK BROKE AND SMASHED HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN IT AND THE 2 X 4'S. LEFT HAND WAS SWOLLEN AND BRUISED. EE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE LEFT HAND.
September 20, 2004TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A ROCK ALONG THE CONVEYOR AND PULLED TO TURN IT; HE FELT SOMETHING PULL NEAR HIS LEFT UPPER STOMACH AREA AND HAD TROUBLE BREATHING.
July 14, 2004TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE PUT ROCK IN CHOPPER: ANOTHER EE PUSHED ROCK TOWARDS CHOPPER FROM OTHER SIDE: CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN ROCKS: NO BLEEDING, BUT COULD NOT MOVE-POSSIBLY BROKEN.
March 8, 2004TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS MOVING ROCKS ALONG CONVEYOR; HE WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION AND SLAMMED ONE ROCK INTO ANOTHER (WITH HIS RIGHT PINKY FINGER IN BETWEEN); RESULTED IN DEEP CUT AND BROKEN BONE, LEADING TO AMPUTATION (PARTIAL).
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