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Years on record
2000–2026
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February 5, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was splitting stone with hammer and chisel. The Chisel slipped in EE's hand, and EE accidentally struck EE's thumb with the hammer.

August 26, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE chiseling pieces off standing stone, piece of stone fell towards loader and EE attempted to hold it up by pulling towards them causing a back strain

November 14, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE splitting stone, went to swing, but stone split mid swing causing EE to swing and not hit anything.

August 12, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was splitting field stone when a piece of EE's chisel broke off and hit EE's knee.

August 2, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee splitting stone with chisel and hammer, struck finger.

June 24, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE working in quarry splitting stone using chisel, piece came off chisel and hit knee and was stuck in skin.

August 6, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE using chisel to split stone, missed chisel and hit finger

March 29, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE reported left shoulder pain to the supervisor. EE felt pain in the shoulder when EE was swinging a hammer to hit a chisel on a piece of stone.

March 25, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was breaking stone in the Chilton shop. While EE was breaking stone, a chip of the stone went up under EE's safety glasses into EE's left eye. EE was given first aid to flush EE's left eye. Afterward, EE still felt discomfort in EE's eye. EE was taken to the clinic and EE's left eye was found to have a scratch. EE was given a prescription for eye drops.

January 17, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was opening a stone with a hammer and chisel when a small piece of stone flew and contacted EE's right 5th digit, resulting in a laceration.

October 13, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was dislodging a jam in a rock feeder when the pry bar being used shifted, causing hand to strike the surge tunnel wall.

October 1, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was chiseling stone and ee felt foreign material enter eye.

October 22, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was striking a chisel with a hammer on a piece of stone when the stone opened and the hammer hit his left index finger, fracturing the metacarpal bone.

March 11, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting old conveyor belts to be used as cleanup mats and he was using a utility knife to enlarge holes and the knife slipped from his hand and cut his left palm.

September 14, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using hand pitch and hammer to split stone open. When he struck the pitch, it went through the opening and the hammer struck his thumb and injured the thumb.

April 26, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was "opening" a stone slab in the quarry with a hand chisel and hammer. When he held the chisel with his left hand and swung the hammer with his right, the chisel passed through the opening and his thumb struck the edge of the larger piece of stone still standing.

January 18, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting hole in coveyor belt in order to put chain through in order to pull belt off conveyor. Utility knife was hard to pull out and when employee pulled, it struck employee in the inner left thigh. Employee recieved 2 stiches.

July 5, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using hand chisel to chip stone in quarry. When employee struck chisel with hammer, a metal sliver left chisel and entered left forearm.

April 10, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using hand chisel to chip stone in the quarry. When employee struck chisel with hammer, a metal sliver left chisel and entered left lower leg.

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