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February 13, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Company · Struck by flying object

Emp using a sledge to straighten track, sliver from sledge came back and cut employee's face.

January 27, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was slicing conveyor belt and cut their hand with a knife. Stitches

January 17, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Company · Struck by flying object

Changing bucket teeth on a Caterpillar 374 excavator. Using a sledgehammer to remove the teeth, a 7mm chunk of tooth broke off and entered the operators left leg just above the knee.

December 16, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Trying to pry a pulley off, bar slipped and caught their thumb between the two.

October 3, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Crusher was plugged and we were try unplugging it and I was on the crusher floor stabbing the side of the crusher with a pry bar to knock the rock down and while doing it my right wrist popped. I now have a sharp pain in my wrist, hard to lift anything and rotate. I did not stash it and it is not swollen just hurts when I move it

June 29, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Prying a rock out and cutting EE's finger and got stitches

June 11, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured employee was scaling built up material off the side of feed hopper with a bar when they caught the end of their left pinky finger between the bar and hopper wall resulting in a closed fracture to the tip of the finger.

April 18, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was swinging a sledgehammer and felt a pop in shoulder

March 25, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured employee was unclogging an infeed hopper when the chute gate IE was holding was contacted by a chunk of clay. IE's right ring finger was caught between the chute gate and the chunk of clay resulting in a laceration. The injured employee was escorted for further medical treatment that resulted in 11 sutures.

February 12, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by flying object

Employee operating the unit, was struck with a come-a-long on their right hand due to being in the line of fire.

September 29, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut leg with a knife and received stitches.

September 19, 2022 OK · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was trying to remove the lock pin on the #4 crusher with a pry bar and dropped the bowl on their middle finger.

August 6, 2022 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the stuck clamshell and employee's hand and tool slipped causing the clamshell to come down on the back of the hand. Employee received stitches.

June 10, 2021 OK · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a belt with a knife and it slipped, cutting left pinky finger. Employee received 10 stitches.

August 31, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros. Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loosening a bolt when EE cut EE's finger on the threads. EE received 6 stitches and EE went back to work.

May 14, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was trying to remove a tooth from a loader bucket with a hammer and part of the tooth chipped and entered EE's abdomen.

March 25, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hammer when it bounced back and hit EE in the eyelid.

November 30, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a breaker wrench and it snapped off and struck underneath employee's PPE and cut employee's cheek.

July 9, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a pry bar to open gates at the primary scalping screen when the bar slipped and smashed the right middle finger between the pry bar and the screening unit.

June 29, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using employee's pocket knife to cut a zip tie and cut in between index and thumb, requiring 1 stitch.

January 8, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting a drill core out of the tube and struck finger with a mallet. Employee received 2 stitches.

August 28, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was swinging a sledge hammer when employee felt a pain in employee's back. Employee finished employee's day and when employee came back to work today, employee wanted to go to the clinic.

February 26, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a hammer to break up rock in the grizzly bars and a rock came back and struck safety glasses, and injured eye.

August 29, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was swinging a hammer and hurt back. The initial reporting of the injury was employee stood up and took a deep breath and back hurt. This injury was found compensable 9/9/2016.

December 14, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pick ax to break up buildup under a conveyor and strained his hand. He did not report the injury until 12/16/15 and requested medical attention.

July 17, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was installing a motor when the wrench he was using slipped causing him to lose his balance and fall backwards hitting his head. He also complained of chest and back pain.

December 30, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning a wrench, it slipped, causing his left hand to hit the crusher frame. He did not seek treatment until 12/31/2014 and presented with a fracture.

September 22, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adjusting the packing on the pump when the wrench slipped and struck his finger.

June 12, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee smashed his finger between a sledge hammer and a table, fracturing it.

November 4, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While tightening a fitting on a scrubber, the employee pulled a muscle in his upper back.

October 19, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a self retracting safety knife to cut skirting when the safety feature failed and he cut his inner thigh. Stitches required.

September 16, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering in a wedge on the screen when he smashed his thumb with the hammer.

July 11, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was breaking bolts loose on the pipeline and pulled a muscle in his back.

June 4, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was working with another employee on a conveyor when the other employee turned towards him with a cutting tool in hand and cut his left arm, requiring stitches.

April 27, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was using a prybar to lift roller for repair when the pry bar slipped causing the employee to fall.

March 13, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was wrenching on a bolt when he felt something pop in his left elbow.

August 30, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing out the parking brake on a loader when the wrench slipped. the U-joint broke and cut his hand.

June 13, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hammering in a bearing on a loader when the hammer glanced off the bearing causing the arm strain.

June 10, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a hoist/come-a-long to help place a sprocket on a shaft. The hoist became dislodged catching his finger in between the sprocket and the shaft.

May 5, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was shoveling and shovel abruptly stopped and dislocated his shoulder.

April 25, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loosening pipe using wrench. Wrench slipped and his finger was caught between wrench and pipe.

December 20, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was using a come-a-long to clean up under the 7x30 and pulled something in his back.

November 11, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting side skirts for 7x30, he got up to get something then went to get back down and cut his leg with his knife on the leg, above the knee.

October 14, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a wrench and cheater pipe on a transmission bolt. The wrench slipped and struck him in the face/mouth/teeth.

August 26, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a pry bar to dislodge clay and rock from crusher slide. The material broke off, and caused the pry bar to kick up and hit him in the face.

May 22, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injury was using a hammer wrench. A nut came loose and he smashed his finger between the wrench and a speed reducer.

May 12, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to open back door on skid-steer loader. He used a file to pry it open. The file broke and cut his left arm.

December 28, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injury strained his back using a shovel to pry a block of ice out of a haul truck.

November 5, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured was using a sledge hammer to close a bin gate. His finger was smashed between the hammer and a metal beam.

August 14, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a wrench to replace a hoist cylinder on a Caterpillar 980F loader. The wrench slipped, smashing finger between cylinder and wrench.

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