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May 20, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving a metal screen when it slipped in EE's right hand causing a small laceration.

March 29, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was throwing rocks into the hopper and felt a pop in his left arm. X-rays taken and MRI scheduled but suspect left shoulder strain.

May 23, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a steel plate to close a set of doors and smashed is left hand between the corners of the steel. He has a small puncture wound that required cleaning our and a butterfly closure. No stitches required.

July 11, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While setting safety latch on hydraulic lift, the release lever got bumped and smashed his middle finger on his left hand between the latch and hydraulic cylinder on a Case 420 skidsteer, causing an avulsion to the soft tissue.

April 20, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to clear the shoot on the scalper and a rock bounced and smashed his little finger on his left hand, bruising it.

December 7, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was unscrewing a drill bit from the drill and it unscrewed the entire 18' drill steel from the drill and it fell down on her left hand. Several stitches were required to the lacerations of the last three fingers on her left hand. There were no broken bones but there is still concern that amputation of part of her ring finger may be required.

June 8, 2005 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND TWISTING AROUND TO WELD TAB ON CHAIN AND HAS A RIGHT INGUINAL HERNIA. HE DID NOT REPORT THIS TO ANYONE UNTIL 6/21/05. HE WILL UNDERGO SURGERY FOR REPAIR ON 6/23/05.

February 25, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was removing the loader bucket on a 216 cat skidsteer when it fell against his right shin and foot, causing contusion and a chip in the metatarsal and abrasions to his shin.

November 2, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were re-blocking the cone crusher and the patient caught his fingers between a rairoad tie and the crusher frame. X-rays show no fracture but put on restricted duty until 11-8-04.

May 1, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING BACK INTO HIS BULDOZER AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED. HE GRABBED THE DOOR CAUSING IT TO SLAM SHUT ON HIS RIGHT RING FINGER. HE HAD A LACERATION REQUIRING NINE STITCHES AND IT BROKE THE BONE IN HIS FINGER.

June 5, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REPLACING THE 3RD MEMBER ON A CAT 966C LOADER AND STRAINED HIS BACK. HE DID NOT REQUEST TREATMENT UNTIL 6/10/03.

November 25, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE BUCKET AND INSTALLING CLEAN-UP STINGER ON CASE UNILOADER WHEN THE STINGER FELL AND SMASHED THE TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT. IT FRACTURED THE 3RD METATARSAL ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

March 15, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES SHE WAS LIFTING A 50 GALLON DRUM AND INJURED HERSELF. WE WERE NOTIFIED OF THIS INJURY 5/21/03. SHE CLAIMS INJURY TO LOW BACK AND BODY AS A WHOLE. SHE CANNOT STATE AN EXACT DATE OF I NJURY AND NOTHING WAS REPORTED LAST YEAR AT THAT TIME. WE HAVE VERY LITTLE INFORMATION ON THIS CLAIM AND SHE HAS BEEN TERMINATED SINCE 4/3/02.

November 12, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A CONVEYOR BELT AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. REFUSED MEDICAL SURGERY IN FUTURE. EE IS PRESENTLY WORKING UDER RESTRICTIONS.

July 9, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CHANGING WIRE SCREEN CLOTH ON THE PLANT AND IT FELL BACK AGAINST HISS KNEE. IT BEGAN HURTING. HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PRE-PATELLAR BURSAL INFECTION IN LEFT KNEE WITH CELLUTITIS. HE WAS PUT ON ANTIBIOTICS AND TOLD TO STAY HOME FOR ONE WEEK. RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK ON 7-30-01.

August 7, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A CONVEYOR AND HURT HIS RIGHT FOREARM. THE DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS WAS MYOSITIS OF THE RIGHT FOREARM.

June 5, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ADJUSTING THE PLANT CONE & A ROCK FELL & STRK HIM IN MOUTH. HIS LIP WAS SWOLLEN & LACERATED BUT HE REFUSED TREATMENT ON 6/19/00 HE REPORTED THIS TO THE OFFICE, HIS TEETH HAD NEVER TIGHE ENED UP & THEY ARE TURNING BLACK. HIS DENTIST H AS DETERMINED THAT HIS FRT TEETH WILL NEED TO BEPULLED & A PARTIAL PLATE FITTED

May 19, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING HAMMERS IN THE IMPACTOR MILL. HETHINKS THAT WHILE WIPING HIS EYE, HE GOT A PIECEOF METAL IN HIS RIGHT EYE

May 8, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ARRANGING BELTING TO PUNCH SLICE HOLES WHEN A ROLL OF BELTING FELL HITTING HIM ON THE BACK. HE SUFFERED MULTIPLE BRUISES.

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