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January 29, 2020 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Struck by falling object

The injured employee was replacing lines on the primary crusher when a come-a-long that was being used to hold the liners in place needed to be relocated. The employee climbed a ladder to unhook the to of the come-a-long and lost grip. This caused the come-a-long to strike the employee in the forehead just above the left eye. The laceration required 5 stitches to close.

March 27, 2019 MA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At the end of shift, injured employee was descending the primary crusher stairs when ee felt a pain in lower back. Employee went home and when ee returned for next shift a fellow worker informed the site manager that the injured employee was not doing too well. Employee was taken to an occupational clinic for evaluation and was prescribed medication.

March 23, 2017 RI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working with the pump in the quarry and dislocated left shoulder.

December 21, 2016 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was looking up towards a conveyor when a small piece of ice fell down, hitting employee in the face, pushing the safety glasses into eyelid, causing an ocular contusion.

January 13, 2015 MA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Struck against stationary object

Worker was inside the garage topping off the loader radiator. He dropped the cap and when he went to reach for it, he jammed it on the radiator and tore a tendon in his left ring finger.

July 1, 2013 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning up around C7 Tail pulley and caught right hand pinky on guard causing a cut.

August 23, 2012 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting screen bearing into the manlift when finger became pinched between steel kick plate and screen breaking the first joint, middle finger of left hand. Required stitches

July 25, 2012 MA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Struck by falling object

Independent contractor employee was inspecting panel interior for an Arc Flash Study, 2 employees lifted panel cover (100#s)into place secured w/installed latches. Panel cover bowed out at bottom. Employee tightened bottom center latch screw w/right hand while checking gap with left. Cover dislodged fell catching employee's middle finger left hand.

June 7, 2010 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee repairing C-12 belt which was sowing high amps. Employee used 10' pole to push apron back in place while conveyor was still running. Pole got caught in belting and caused pole to strike employee right side rib causing a contusion

November 21, 2007 MA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states hurt elbow 2 weeks ago and now. wants it. checked out. States injury occurred while washing truck windows.

September 26, 2006 MA · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While freeing a large flat stone from the discharge box, rock caught ring finger on left hand and the chute.

June 3, 2005 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE MOVE A 55 GALLON DRUM.

September 27, 2001 RI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Struck by flying object

HEAVY CABLE WIRE SNAPPED UPWARD STRIKING EE OVERRIGHT EYEBROW.

June 7, 2001 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING TIRE FROM TRUCK. DURRING REMOVAL FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN WHEEL AND STUD CAUSING FRACTURE/LACERATION ON 5TH FINGER LEFT HAND.

February 22, 2001 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING TAIL PULLEY, BEARING SLID OVER AND PINCHED FINGER. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 5 STITCHESAS A PRECAUTION DUE TO PHYSICAL CONDITION AS A DIABETIC. EMPLOYEE ORIGINALLY STATED THAT HE RECE IVED NO STITCHES.

April 24, 2000 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P J Keating Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SPRAINED ACHILLES TENDON ON RIGHT FOOT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE 1 1/2" STONE GATE WITH HIS FEET.

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