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June 8, 2018 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was installing v-belts. Employee's right-hand thumb caught between v-belt and pulley and rolled over pulley until free. Employee received five (5) stitches on right-hand thumb and modified work duty.

October 28, 2017 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

11,500 LBs roll away chute crushed employee's right foot.

October 28, 2017 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

11,500 lb roll away chute crushed employees lower back

March 7, 2016 MA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was removing the chock blocks from the haul truck. As EE pulled out the first block from under the tire EE felt a pain in neck and shoulder. EE was taken for medical treatment. The ground was frosty but the chock was not frozen in place. The chock is a 27 pound weight no defects. EE is on modified duties until the doctor releases EE back to full duties.

August 10, 2015 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing up ladder to access screen deck. He felt a pull in his right shoulder and this resulted in a strain.

November 12, 2013 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee sustained an injury while working when he hit his right elbow on the steel structure beam that lead to Cellulitis in his right elbow.

April 17, 2013 NH · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Attempting to close door to equipment and pinched right thumb in hinge of the door.

August 29, 2012 MA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE used the fork lift to place a steel wear plate on an excavator bucket to be welded. The plate of steel was placed on the lip of the bucket and needed to be adjusted into place. While pushing into place by hand EE pinched his right thumb causing a laceration requiring medical attention.

September 24, 2010 MA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

990 Bucket - install of new segment - employee put hand to put pressure on seated bolt, bolt slipped and cut employee's hand, PPE was in use.

July 15, 2009 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was taking bolts out of front differental of a 988F loader. While pulling down on a breaker bar, the bar broke and hit employee on chin.

April 21, 2007 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling off spill material by 7 foot crusher and sustained lower back pain.

December 19, 2006 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's by-passed safety devices on a raised cab, which created an unsafe act. Additionally, the injured EE attempted a single man lift where a team lift is applicable.

August 22, 2005 MA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Manually pulling product hose (50-80lbs.) out of boreholes 40-60 tmes a day, hurt back/neck.

December 14, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a tail pulley guard with another employee when he slipped and the weight of the guard exerted on his arm caused a torn rotator cuff.

May 3, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING DEBRIS FROM UNDER CRUSHER - LOOSE STRAND OF A PIECE OF OLD CABLE IN DEBRIS PENETRATED GLOVE AND PUNCTURED RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

April 8, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a piece of channel iron when he lost his footing and slipped causing lower back pain.

March 10, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP A PIECE OF STEEL - FELT PAIN IN BACK. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: IMPROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUE.

January 19, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A STEEL PLATE ON A HOPPER. ONE END OF THE PLATE SLIPPED OFF THE EDGE OF THE HOPPER CAUSING THE OTHER END TO FALL PINCHING THE RIGHT PINKY FINGER, RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

November 20, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries Northeast Regi · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRAGLINE OPERATOR WAS FEEDING REPAIRED DRIVE CHAIN ONTO SPROCKET. THE CHAIN TURNED ON THE OPERATOR CAUSING LEFT THUMB TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN CHAINAND AXLE.

April 7, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A ROLLER INTO THE CRUSHER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. WHEN HE LIFTED THE ROLLER, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT ABDOMEN. HE NOTICED A SMALL BULGE IN THIS AREA WHEN HE STOOD UP IT DISAPPEARED. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS UNTIL SEEN BY SURGEON.

November 11, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries · Struck by falling object

EE WAS UNPLUGGING ROCK BIN AND ROCK FELL AND HITSHOULDER. AS A RESULT EE SHOULDER WAS BRUISED AND HE WAS PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY BY DOCTOR.

October 30, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE KNELT DOWN TO TIGHTEN CONE MOTOR BOLTS. WHEN HE FINISHED, HE STARTED TO STAND AND FELT HIS KNEE POP.

August 30, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries Northeast Regi · Struck against stationary object

EE ATTACHING A NUT BROUGHT HIS HAND BACK TOWARDS HIS BODY AND WAS CUT ON A BURR.

August 13, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aggregate Industries Northeast Regi · Struck by falling object

CLEANING OVERSIZED STONES OFF GRIZZLY. HYDRAULIC CONTROLS ARE LOCATED NEXT TO GRIZZLY. WHEN THE GRIZZLY WAS BEING LIFTED, SMALL STONE FELL & HIT EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH.

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