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December 12, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning a catwalk with a crowbar, missed their spot and hit themselves in the cheek.

June 1, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a piece of 6" rubber skirt board.

December 21, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee removed the guard on the 30" stockpile conveyor snub roller. While it was running, EE put a crowbar in it to clean.

December 18, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a crowbar to open hatch in the tunnel when the bar slipped and employee hit elbow.

September 11, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was loosening bolts on the mill when they lost their grip and hit their arm on a piece of metal.

August 22, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was hitting a coal hopper with a 3lbs lump hammer and hit/jammed their finger.

April 22, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hitting slug wrench with hammer when the nut came loose the wrench hit EE's finger.

February 15, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Swinging hammer to tighten the wedges on crusher.

July 1, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

When turning down head nut with pinch bar in shop, strained left shoulder.

September 22, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was adjusting a 425 Symonds crusher using a come-along adjusting bolts, was not loose. Employee "side loaded" come-along breaking connection to hook, causing chain to hit EE in EE's side/back.

April 11, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was cleaning a chute with a bar and pulled muscle in shoulder.

May 9, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by flying object

Hitting bucket tooth adaptor with 20lb sledge hammer piece broke off struck employee and entered inside right leg exiting 4 inches below entry point

August 22, 2013 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Putting a conveyor belt splice in the 3/4 conveyor @ the finish plant.

December 15, 2011 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Working on rebuilding hydraulic cylinder. When tightening nut, wrench slipped off nut pinching right pinky finger on floor.

April 2, 2011 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting belt with utility knife when he cut his left forearm.

August 17, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on adjusting auto brake control when the wrench slipped off the nut hitting his elbow. No lost time from work.

August 9, 2010 KY · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was prying rock with pry bar and bar slipped off striking employee in head. Employee was wearing hardhat....

March 27, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning rollers on conveyor belt, caught hand betwen sledgehammer and metal conveyor support.

September 18, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

Shoveling under tunnel conveyor belt, hit left thumb on frame

December 14, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cleaning mud from the 30" stockpile chute at the raw plant when he said he pulled a muscle in his lower back.

April 10, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was digging a large rock out of the raw crusher the rock fell jarring the bar the EE was using. The bar struck the EE's left forearm.

August 14, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPAIRING A 1" WATER HOSE - CUTTING END OF HOSE WITH KNIFE, KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING LEFT THUMB - NEEDED 8 SUTURES.

May 3, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ASSISTING MAINT REPLACE CONVEYOR BELT, WHILE CUTTING OFF SECTION OF OLD BELT UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT EE IN RIGHT THIGH - REQUIRED 2 SUTURES.

November 11, 2002 KY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck against stationary object

OPERATING HAND CRANKED RATCHET, HAND SLIPPED & SKINNED KNUCKLE ON RIGHT LITTLE FINGER. RECIEVED5 SUTURES TO CLOSE AVULSION.

June 19, 2002 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE USING SLEDGE & SLEDGE WRENCH TO LOOSEN/ADJUST LARGE NUT. EE MIS-HIT SLEDGE & HIT RIGHT HAND ON WRENCH & SLEDGE HANDLE.

March 12, 2002 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUTTING PIECE OF SKIRT RUBBER WITH LITTELITY KNIFE-KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING EE IN LEFT THIGH REQUIRING 4 SUTURES.

December 3, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING A CHUTE, BLOCKED WITH STONE A ROCK FELL FROM THE CHUTE AND STRUCK HIS SHOULDERCAUSING CONTUSION TO LT. SHOULDER AND SHOULDER STRAIN.

July 30, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE SHOVELING BELT SPILLAGE FROM UNDER STOPPED BELT, GOT RIGHT HAND TOO CLOSE TO ANGLE BRACING & GOUGED A 1/2" X 1/2" X 3/16" PIECE OUT OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER, WAS NOT WEARING GLOVES. RECEIVED 5 SUTURES AT CLINIC.

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