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May 23, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

While digging out a crusher, some rocks fell and struck the employee's hand and injured the left thumb.

March 13, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee strained their back while moving electric motor on a pallet on shelving in warehouse.

April 19, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving a large rock from haul road and felt a strain to left arm while moving rock.

March 27, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stained shoulder while bending rebar. Felt "pop" in shoulder. Next day shoulder was tender and hurt on rotation or lifting. Went to WorkFirst for evaluation and treatment. Did not miss any time or days of work.

June 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was manually turning crusher sheave, when sheave slid off crusher shaft and pinched 2 fingers between shaft and sheave upper flange. 1 finger broken and 1 finger dislocated on right hand of employee

November 12, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing 54" roller (approx 200 lb) from belt structure. When it let loose, employee had trouble controlling the roller and it pinched his finger against structure.

May 3, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was handling 12"x 48" x1" thick steel plate trying to position it to weld in when his finger became caught on edge.

October 25, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was standing near other ee's making a belt splice and a object flew in behind his glasses into his left eye.

September 1, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING A 2"X 12" PIECE OF WOOD & A SPLINTER WENT THRU HIS INDEX FINGER.

April 29, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A 55 GAL DRUM AND CUT FINGER ON SHARP EDGE.

March 3, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dyer Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PLACING SCREEN CLOTH IN SCALPER SCREEN. SCREEN FELL ON RIGHT HAND.

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