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2000–2026
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February 3, 2026 MD · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning out a rock and snow jam with a digging bar when a rock fell down and struck a finger which was holding the digging bar. Closed fracture of right ring finger. EE on restricted duty, but never lost any time.

July 17, 2025 WV · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allegany Aggregates · Struck by flying object

EE was working on the Primary #1 Feeder Mount. A spring was broken on the right 3/4 inch bolt. EE replaced the spring and was tensioning the guide nut, a worn portion of the bolt that was weakened failed, launching the weakened portion into EE's right cheek due to the stored energy of the upper spring.

May 8, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Sand & Gravel INC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting rubber skirting to put on screen deck, was cutting away from belt and knife slipped and went across EE's left leg.

April 12, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Sand & Gravel INC. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Chute got backed up, hit with sledge hammer four times and hurt right shoulder. Unspecified sprain of right shoulder joint.

September 26, 2022 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allegany Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Trimming a conveyer belt Employee cut hand requiring 5 stitches. Medical claim

May 3, 2022 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Attaching a cylinder to the blade of a dozer ---when the pry bar slipped and the cylinder smashed the tip of the Emp left middle finger --- requiring stitches.

October 4, 2021 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While wrenching on a cylinder on a piece of equipment the wrenches pressed together and cut into the nail and tip of the mechanic's rt ring finger requiring stitches.

June 8, 2021 MD · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Working on the track of the skid loader with a crowbar. Got hand (baby finger) in harm's way and crushed / cut finger --- requiring 2 stitches

September 18, 2020 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Struck by flying object

Emp was hitting shoe on a blow bar and hit a hard surface, a piece of steel struck and cut EE's finger. EE got 1st aid and continued to work. Emp worked until 9-28-2020 when they found a piece of steel in EE's finger and had it removed. EE then went on RD as of 9-29-2020.

February 9, 2019 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While holding a bolt in left hand Emp struck bolt with hammer. Emp missed bolt and struck finger on left hand, resulting in 6 stickers.

January 7, 2013 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a knife to open up a package of soap stone and cut left hand pinky finger... requiring 4 stitches.

August 16, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting skirt rubber when the blade slipped and cut his finger

December 18, 2009 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a belt and the knife slipped and cut his little finger.

January 26, 2009 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairfax Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

Hammer slipped out of hand, bounced off machine and struck injured worker in the jaw...cut jaw 3 stiches.

January 2, 2008 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairfax Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was driving a king pin out of a truck axle when a nut flew off the pin and struck him above the left eye, cutting his face and cracking the bone.

December 13, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing impact bars on a crusher. He attempted to block the rotor with a pry bar and the bar pinched his finger against the frame.

September 5, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON 4TH ROW STEP TAKING OFF #3 BELT ROLLER WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL.

July 8, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE BUILT UP MATERIAL IN THE SCREEN CHUTE WHEN MATERIAL CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIS LEG.

June 26, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Struck by flying object

EE WAS INSTALLING POLYDECK PANELS USING A HAMMER. WHEN EE STRUCK THE PANEL A PIECE OF METAL ENTERED HIS EYE.

November 28, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING A URETHANE SCREEN WITH A UTILITY KNIFE PULLING IT TOWARD HIMSELF WHEN IT SLIPPED OFF THE SCREEN AND CUT HIS WRIST.

October 24, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S W Barrick & Sons · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS OPENING DOOR ON CRUSHER HE PUT A BAR BETWEEN DOOR AND HOUSING AND BAR SLIPPED OUT CAUSING HIM TO FALL & TWIST KNEE.

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