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May 19, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While replacing an HSI crusher lift cylinder, the component shifted, pinning the employee's finger against the crusher wall. The employee sustained an open fracture of the left middle distal phalanx. Treatment included stitches, a splint, and medication with work restrictions.

April 21, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing the bucket on the skid steer when it fell landing on EE's foot.

March 31, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was attempting to move a rock that weighed approximately 40 lbs. from the catwalk. When they swung the rock, it did not clear the middle handrail and pinched the tip of their left ring finger between the handrail and the rock.

March 23, 2026 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was gripping a screen by putting EE's fingers through the openings to lift it. As EE was picking it up, it caught against another screen as EE pulled up, it came loose dropping and pinching EE's finger between the two. Employee sustained a cut to a finger on EE's left hand and received six stitches.

February 19, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was changing the jaw cylinder when a bolt fell landing on their pinky finger.

February 9, 2026 TN · Metal/Non-Metal diamond drill operator, core driller, exploration driller, longhole driller, prospect driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assembling a smudge pot heater when they felt something snap in their left hand. They sought medical attention February 11, 2026 and was diagnosed with a sagittal band rupture. Employee is currently on restricted duty.

December 29, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While welding the employee noticed irritation to one eye and realized EE had something in EE's eye.

December 16, 2025 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was attempting to remove a screen from the lower deck, when the screen became stuck. The employee chipped out some frozen material and EE attempted to remove the screen again. As the screen came loose, the employee jolted backwards and hit EE's head on a crossmember in the screen. The employee decided to seek out medical attention on 12/17/25.

October 27, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing springs on the 8x20 screen. Employee was trying to remove the spring when the chain broke allowing the spring to pinch a finger.

October 21, 2025 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing a guard on a motor to measure a sheave, employee smashed left finger.

October 20, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee felt pain in neck and shoulder when they manually closed a rail car door on October 20, 2025. They sought medical attention on January 29, 2026 and was prescribed physical therapy.

September 12, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

Removing an umbrella stand from the back of the service truck. Set stand down on uneven ground, Stand fell striking EE's gloved Right inner thumb and palm. Suspected fracture confirmed by Ortho on 9-24-2025.

August 14, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

In the process of moving a pallet of rollers, one of them shifted and fell off the pallet. As the employee was attempting to get the roller back in position for the backhoe, it landed on EE's foot. EE sought medical treatment on August 18, 2025 and was diagnosed with a fracture and released to full duty.

July 16, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was cutting metal when EE tried moving a piece EE felt pain in EE's arm.

July 14, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was shoveling material off of C-15 when they felt a pain in lower back. Did not seek medical treatment until 7/15/2025.

July 11, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was working with another employee trying to remove a pin holding the hydraulic cylinder on a rock hammer. The employee requested to seek medical attention on August 6, 2025

July 9, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Wiped sweat from face with a paper towel, right eye became irritated

May 14, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On Wednesday 5/14/2025, fixed maintenance employees were working on reinforcing a stacking conveyor, when the stacker failed. This resulted in a conveyor beam striking an employee on the right leg. Diagnosed with right leg contusion/abrasion, was prescribed medication and placed on restricted duty.

April 22, 2025 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was lowering fork units to the ground and when it fell to the ground the other employee's finger that was in the expanded metal got bent and dragged causing a minor fracture to the tip of the finger.

April 14, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was hosing off pad under feeder when a rock fell out of a hole and struck EE in the shoulder.

March 11, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was assisting loading VSI hammers from a pallet to a loader bucket. Employee moved 1 hammer (118 lbs.) and complained of back and leg pain.

February 21, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt a pop in EE's knee when EE was climbing up to check shims on a hazemag. EE worked full duty until EE had surgery on March 7th for a meniscal tear.

February 21, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was washing out the sand screw when EE lost control of the hose. The hose struck EE in the left eye.

February 18, 2025 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pushing a roller and felt pain/pop in right shoulder.

February 6, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

On 2/6/25, employee was working in the top deck of the wash screen, when employee stood up and hit head on the spray bar. Did not seek medical treatment until 2/11/25.

February 5, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting a steering cylinder on the back of a service truck when it slipped, fracturing EE's finger.

December 30, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

12-30-24 a fuel truck/lube oper was fueling excavator, slipped on grease, & fell into excavator. Point of contact of injury was left side.1-2-25 rec'd treatment w/no job restrictions/days off. 1-9-25 went to follow up w/no changes in instructions. 1-23-25 XRay showed fractured rib. EE hasn't missed any work & has no restrictions. But this makes the injury reportable.

November 14, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported that they were removing rocks from a catwalk in November and later alleged soreness in their left hamstring. Employee thought they would be fine, but approximately a month later, was still feeling pain in the left hamstring and sought medical attention on 12/09/2024. On 12/09/2024, management was made aware of employee being prescribed physical therapy.

October 3, 2024 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was clearing rocks under the standard crusher when a large rock striking the employee's right pinky and ring finger.

October 2, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While opening a gate valve, the data plate/tag between the hand wheel and the nut, cut through the employee's glove resulting in a laceration to their right thumb. Their thumb was bandaged and employee was issued restrictions.

October 1, 2024 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee cut EE's finger while changing wear plates on the 988.

September 10, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a new air conditioner and alternator on a loader when EE's finger got caught in the belt, amputating the tip of EE's left middle finger up to the nail bed. Employee sought medical attention and is currently on restricted duty.

September 9, 2024 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was going to unstop a chute and went to turn the water supply valve on. The hose busted spraying the employee with hot water burning EE's left arm, stomach and left leg.

August 28, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was in the process of moving a 6' x 4' wire screen. Employee lifted the first screen to move it out of the way to get to the next screen. While lifting the screen and turning employee felt pain in left arm.

August 27, 2024 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing maintenance to the toggle system on the jaw crusher when a foreign body entered EE's eye causing irritation. EE sought medical attention on August 29th, prescribed eye drops and released to full duty.

August 21, 2024 VA · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was in the process of preparing a wing wall on a feed hopper for rigging when the incident occurred. EE was attempting to free up a shackle that was stuck on the structure by pulling on the chain slings attached to it. The shackle sprung and hit the EE on the nose. EE was taken to local hospital where EE was evaluated, treated and released with no restrictions.

August 14, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was raising the inspection door on the secondary crusher when it slipped out of their left hand slamming onto their right hand. Resulting in a laceration/fracture to their right ring and middle finger.

August 13, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 8/13/24, employee was throwing away a 20 lb scrap pump into metal waste bin when EE felt discomfort in EE's back right side. EE used 1st aid measures to help with the discomfort for 2 weeks. When the pain did not resolve EE sought medical treatment on 8/27, were diagnosed with a back strain and issued restrictions & medications.

August 12, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping install a cone crusher ram cylinder when it slipped and caused a contusion to their left hand.

August 2, 2024 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was working on a CAT 990H attempting to remove the loader arms. In the process of removing the pin between the Zbar and hydraulic cylinder, the Zbar pivoted momentarily pinching EE's left upper thigh between the Zbar and the cylinder.

July 9, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working on lifting spring bolts and hydraulic cylinders on 5 1/2 ft. crusher or moving toggle ends for hydraulic toggle. Sought medical treatment on 8/23/2024. Returned to work with no restrictions. Surgery scheduled for 9/9/2024.

June 24, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 2.5 gallon jug of oil when EE felt pain in their back.

June 20, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was seated on the inside of the cab of the loader when they caught their right middle finger between the door and the inside of the door frame.

May 31, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees were preparing to replace the bolts on the shaker motor. A pipe that was going to be used to tighten the bolts was leaning against the shaker. The oxygen hose for the torch hit the pipe and caused it to fall and hit employee. The employee was kneeling down and the pipe hit EE on the back of EE's head. Did not seek medical treatment until 6/5/2024.

May 23, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained back while moving blocks to get rid of a portable stacker. On 5/23/2024, employee alleges while moving metal scraps, EE's old injury was reaggravated.

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