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January 29, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting sandstone one end of slab broke off striking ee's left foot. EE had swelling and pain felt he was alright to continue working. Worked up til 2/15/07. EE felt pain & went in for x-ray revealing fracture of 1st metal tarsel to left foot.

September 25, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

While swinging 20 # hammer to split stone, felt pain - lumbar strain.

July 24, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting slab of rock, hammer missed chiesel and hit himself in the knee (left).

July 18, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting large block using 20# sledge hammer felt pain in lower right back.

October 26, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting stone missed chiesel and hit left ankle with 4lb hammer.

September 2, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck against stationary object

While splitting stone, hammer head came off handle and hit left little finger against stone.

January 31, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck by flying object

WHILE SPLITTING STONE, WEDGE SLIPPED ON ROCK WHEN HIT BY HAMMER, HITTING WORKER INLEFT CALF, CAUSING A LACERATION.

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