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February 20, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 2.20.24, EE was pulling & lifting on an empty battery tray on a CAT 349 Excavator trying to remove it. It did not move, so EE used pry bar to remove. EE reported back soreness the next day but did not want to go to doctor. EE requested to see doctor on 2.24.25 & doctor released to return work. On 2.25.25 doctor required physical therapy and allowed EE to return to work.

June 17, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was using a chipping bar to clean a chute on the pug mill. EE hit the side of the door with pinky finger causing laceration and fracture.

June 10, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was trouble shooting an issue with the right rear axle. As EE loosened the plug/ bolt pressurized hot oil shot out, hitting EE in face, neck, chest, arm, and stomach. EE suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns.

August 26, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After splicing a conveyor belt while attempting to cut a trim section with a utility knife lacerated left thumb requiring 6 stitches.

April 13, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While tightening and pulling on an eye bolt on a conveyor idler the socket handle slipped striking the employee in the mouth dislodging the front tooth and loosening two others

March 17, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting the skirting off a conveyor belt during a belt change. Using a utility box cutter ee slipped and received a laceration to left forearm.

October 7, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance helper holding a plate on a bearing being installed on a screen was struck in the left thumb with hammer by other worker resulting in 6 stitches

October 7, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cutting conveyor belt with a box knife lacerated forearm

July 11, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was replacing screens on screen deck. While employee was pressing down on screen cloth with pry bar employee strained his upper back.

March 22, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was adjusting the position of a tire/wheel assembly with boom hands during tire installation. The tire/wheel assembly was pressed against the rock bar on unit. As EE reached in to move the rock bar out of the way, the tire wheel assembly moved forward "pinching" his right middle finger between the boom hand and rock bar.

November 28, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While working on bin 24 breaking-up some build-up material, using a chipping bar, his right hand was placed at the end of the bar. a large chunk of material hit the tip of the bar, causing the end with his hand to go up striking an I-beam.

June 6, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While removing a 70 Lbs chain fall from I beam located 10feet on roof, he went to lift the unit and sustained a hernia on left side of lower abdominal area

October 2, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting thick rubber conveyor material at the hot mix plant with a utility knife, the knife slipped and cut the employee above his left knee. The employee went to the clinic where his cut was sutured and returned to work the same day without restrictions.

August 12, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing ball drop doors. while using a hammer he hit the fleshy area of his left hand between the thumb and the index finger.

May 25, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was trying to loosen a bolt, when the bolt broke loose he hit his left knuckle middle finger on a stud.

August 28, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing a slide gate using a come-a-long on Bn-305, he went to move the cable to one side, when he did the cable snapped pinching his index finger on the frame.

October 30, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While working on ID-360 fan, went to stop the fan from turning, using a pipe wrench. When the wrench got the shaft the wrench also went down pinning the right index finger against the frame of the shaft housing.

October 29, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a wrench to loosen a bolt that was too tight and continued to pull, he felt a strain to right shoulder.

September 16, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IP put too much tension on a belt wiper. IP decided to relieve some of it and in this process the wrench slipped out of his hand causing it to go 180 degrees around the tensioner and strike him on the right calf.

July 2, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was working with a crew on the primary feeder removing a timing gear. The crew was using a porta-power to pull the gear. While He was pumping on the porta-power pump, one of the bolts on the gear puller broke. As a result, the porta-power ram fell from the feeder striking him on the left arm.

June 6, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was cleaning material out of a conveyor chute when he caught his finger between his cleaning bar and the frame of the chute.

February 6, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a large wrench to loosen up conveyor belt. The employee then slipped and twisted his back.

August 15, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding conveyor belt up off of troughing toddlers with left hand. He then started cutting tag with right hand. This is when the utility knife came through tag and it struck him in left arm.

June 21, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a conveyor belt (piece). The utility knife slipped and cut the employee on his right leg.

September 7, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismantling crusher; twisted back while using pry bar.

April 1, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON INSTEAD OF A HAMMER TO SECURE THE LID OF A 55 GALLON DRUM. HE STRUCK HIS RT. SMALL FINGER WITH THE ANGLE IRON. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE TO THE TIP OF THE FINGER AND DAMAGE TO THE NAIL.

July 18, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RELEASING THE LOAD BINDER ON A USED OIL TANK WHEN THE BINDER SUDDENLY RELEASED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT FOREARM.

January 26, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEANING A CHUTE WITH A PICK. AS HE WAS CLEANING A CHUNK OF COMPACT DIRT AND CLAY BROKE FREE AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT LEG AND FOOT. \

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