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June 30, 2025 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE and a coworker were using a pry bar to dislodge some rocks, slipped, and EE's finger (ring finger on left hand) got smashed in between the pry bar and a metal door. EE applied first aid and returned to work. Went in after work and received 5 stitches.

June 4, 2024 IA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Struck by flying object

Replacing bearing on tail pulley of primary crusher. Driving bearing into place when piece of metal broke off and struck employee just above upper lip causing laceration which required two sutures.

May 30, 2023 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing lug nugs on stockpile truck tire using breaker bar with etension. Lug nut broke loose suddenly, causing sudden shock to wrist area, resulting in swelling and pain in Left Wrist.

August 22, 2022 IA · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Struck against stationary object

Shoveling hopper out when hand slipped off shovel handle and stuck side of bin, causing pain and bruising in right fifth (pinky) finger. Examination showed no breaks but finger was splinted to protect finger.

November 11, 2021 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using utility knife to cut rubber hose in order to install new fitting on end of hose. In process of cutting hose, utility knife slipped, causing laceration/puncture wound approximately 1" long on the inside of right thigh about 2"-4" above knee. Wound required 5 stitches.

November 9, 2017 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Struck by falling object

While tightening the motor mount on crusher, the wrench slipped and employee fell back into belt guard which fell over onto top of left foot.

May 3, 2017 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was helping replace a conveyor belt when the vise grips attached to the conveyor belt EE was pulling on came off of the belt causing EE to fall to the ground on some rocks.

July 7, 2015 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Tightening a bolt on the tailgate of Caterpillar 771D. Pulling down with a wrench he heard something pop in his right shoulder.

June 8, 2011 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Struck by flying object

Changing bucket tooth on Caterpillar 988F. After removing the pin that holds the tooth, he hit the edge of the tooth with a hammer to loosen the tooth from the adapter when a piece of metal chipped off. The piece of metal struck the right inner thigh of his right leg.

August 26, 2010 IA · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BMC Aggregates LC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was putting a hole in plastic with knife, knife didn't lock and cut 2 cm laceration in right index finger.

January 22, 2003 IA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Basic Materials Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PRYING WITH A METAL BAR ON A ROLLER. THE BAR SNAPPED BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE NOSE.

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