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June 28, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported accident occurred while clearing plugged starter steel on drill rig. Compressed air had been used unsuccessfully to clear debris. Air was bled off Workers waited 2 minutes before trying to clear plugged steel with a pry bar. Plugged material came free, releasing residual compressed air, water, mud and debris onto worker's right hand and coveralls.

April 20, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a snap-on filter wrench with a 24" breaker bar to loosen a filter the breaker bar slipped out of the filter wrench socket and his left elbow struck a strut housing. No reportable medical treatment until 7/12/07.

March 20, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reported pain after the job was completed. Returned to regular duty on 4-26-07.

March 9, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown. No specific event cited in the incident report. " Injury by useing hand tool"

July 26, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported using long handle scraper to clean accumulated material from floor of service pit. Scraper struck raise edge of 1/4" hidden under material resulting in jammed right shoulder. Employee did not seek medical attention until friday July 29th at 7 pm.

December 7, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was laying on his stomach on top of 36" pipe. Reached over to adjust the come-a-long - was wearing rain suit. Slipped off the pipe, fell into a hole approximately 8' deep. Offered medical care - EE declined. Then requested care on 12-22-04.

January 28, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOX CUTTER SLIPPED, CUTTING EE'S LEFT KNEE.

July 30, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED, CAUSING EE TO FALL OF THE RAMP BACKWARDS.

December 12, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOX SLIPPED AT THE AREA BEING OPENED ABEL LOST BALANCE FELL BACKWARD, LANDING ON LEFT ELBOW & JAMMING LEFT SHOULDER

December 8, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Struck by flying object

STRUCK BY FALLING OR FLYING OBJECT. EE WAS DRIV-ING PIN INTO TOOTH ON LOADER BUCKET WITH HAMMER,HAMMER STRUCK THE PIN-PIECE OF METAL FLEW INTO EE'S CHEEK/JAWBONE AREA.

December 5, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT LEFT HAND WHILE CUTTING OLD BELT PRESS BELT PRESS BELT OFF. THE WEIGHT OF THE BELT PULLED HAND ACROSS KNIFE. SEVERAL STITCHES FOR 3 CM LACERATION. Y

October 18, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Struck by flying object

CUT/PUNCTURE/SCRAPE. HOLDING DEVICE TO STABILIZETOOTH WHILE PIN WAS HAMMERED OUT.(ON LOADER) STEEL WENT INTO HIS ARM ON UNDERSIDE HALFWAY BETWEEN ELBOW AND WRIST.

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