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July 27, 2015 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by flying object

Chipping at stuck rocks in crusher with digging bar. Piece of rock flew up over his safety glasses and object got in eye

April 26, 2013 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing out the grappler to the excavator for the bucket. When he knocked out the pin (with a 5" long bar) the articulating arm on the grappler fell down and struck the bar. The bar then struck the employee on the right side of his jaw.

July 11, 2012 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trimming rubber skirting when the knife blade self adjusted causing it to jump and cut his thumb.

May 17, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a hammer to reposition a return roller to train the belt. He swung the hammer and missed the roller and his hand went into the roller, causing a fracture and lacerations.

March 9, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a tie wrap off with a utility knife when it slipped and cut his thumb. It required 3 sutures.

August 11, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting rubber and cut himself.

May 22, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a belt and the knife slipped and cut the employee's finger.

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