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October 22, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE got out of the haul truck to move a rock from the roadway. The rock was estimated after the fact to be around 100 lbs. EE threw the stone and felt a pop causing pain in EE's right shoulder and hand. EE was placed in an immobilizing sling.

September 23, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Products Co Inc dba Dolomite Group · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was changing a screen panel on the scalping screen, when EE pulled the panel out, EE heard a pop. EE was taken to after-hours where EE was then referred to the hospital with a torn left bicep and dislocated left shoulder which was later verified via MRI.

September 19, 2023 NY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on rock breaker at primary crusher with supervisor - after the shift EE felt soreness and pain in shoulder which was later found to be a rotator cuff injury

August 1, 2013 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker splicing belt was setting belt clamp on conveyor frame and had hand pinched between clamp and frame, causing injury to right thumb requiring sutures.

November 19, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Worker was replacing blow bars at crusher, cleaning around crusher, when hand got pinched between blow bar and crusher, causing laceration requiring three stitches.

September 26, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Worker was lifting 50 lb. bags of grout and strained back. Refused medical treatment and resumed duties. Over the next months the condition continued and eventually a doctor recommended surgery for herniated disc. Surgery was done on 2/6/13 and he was immediately released back to work with restricted duties.

July 13, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

worker putting door back on hopper pinched finger and required three stitches

October 17, 2011 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Dolomite Group · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Screen slipped during installation and cut employee

April 25, 2011 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Worker installing V-belt pinched finger between V-belt and sheave. Finger was cut and tip of finger fractured.

September 8, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker was changing drive belt on pulley. Hand got pinched between motor base and frame, fracturing tip of finger.

September 15, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Struck against stationary object

Mechanic adjusting fuel injector setting, while loosening lock-nut left middle finger struck adjacent rocker arm, causing laceration which required three stitches.

July 22, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Worker was unplugging an exchange box, when rock came loose and pinched finger against steel box wall. Finger was cut, requiring five stitches.

February 26, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker removing trailer from pick-up had trailer jack weld break and trailer tongue struck ankle, causing swelling and pain.

July 21, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker felt discomfort in his back after shoveling. After pain did not decrease he visited his doctor, who prescribed restricted duty and physical therapy until improvement .

January 24, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Struck by falling object

Mechanic was helping another mechanic set up a boring machine on a loader when a centering cone placed on the loader fell off the loader and struck the mechanic in the head, causing a cut requiring 5 stitches.

August 29, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Dolomite Group · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker shoveling felt upper back discomfort. Went to medical facility and was told it was a simple strain of upper back. Subsequently felt more discomfort and was given prescription, causing a recordable.

December 5, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Worker moving bronze bushing felt groin pain. Doctors review was inconclusive, then later determined to be hernia by another doctor. Worker was scheduled for and received surgery on December 27, and eligible to return to work immediately. Normal year end holiday work schedule was followed. Became Recordable Injury December 27 due to stitches.

May 3, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker dropped steel plate on hand while assisting another worker repair the scale. Worker's hand was cut and finger broken.

October 26, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Struck against stationary object

Haul truck driver was lifting a rock off the roadway. Sharp corner of rock cut middle finger of left hand. Cut required six stitches.

August 20, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Products Co Inc dba Dolomite Group · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker was arguing with another worker, punch was thrown and worker had nose broken.

June 21, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE TORE HIS BICEP MUSCLE PULLING HIMSELF INTO HIS VEHICLE SEAT TO START THE SHIFT.

February 24, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker moving railroad ties slipped in mud and injured lower back.

March 25, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WIND CAUGHT TARP, PUSHING MECHANIC, WHO GRABBED TARP AND TWISTED SHOULDER.

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