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June 15, 2021 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Ohio Cut Stone LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pinched thumb of fellow employee while setting stones in a basket.

March 22, 2021 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Ohio Cut Stone LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pinched finger between rocks advancing over rollers.

January 16, 2017 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Ohio Cut Stone LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was splitting slabs of stone and pulled too hard trying to move a rock on the splitter table.

December 7, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Ohio Cut Stone LLC · Struck by falling object

2 employees handled same rock smashed right hand soft tissue swelling no fracture

August 26, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Ohio Cut Stone LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured subject twisted back muscle while moving stone.

March 29, 2007 OH · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Ohio Cut Stone LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

This injury was not reported. Employee called in 4-2, said he had back pain. Employee called Wed. 4-4 and said he strained back the prior week.

August 29, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Ohio Cut Stone LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While pulling stone from splitter line, subjects fingers were pinched between stone and veneer gauge. Subject was wearing gloves. Break was reportable and subject returned to work light duty within one week.

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