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March 11, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a wedge used to remove a stuck sheave pulley on a motor shaft. Another employee was striking the wedge with a 4lb. hammer and the hammer missed the wedge and struck holding employee in top of left hand. Employees were wearing full PPE, but hammer strike resulted in fracture of left hand.

April 11, 2022 AR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was holding the t-handle punch while co-worker was hitting it with a sledge hammer. Co-worker missed and the hammer hit the side of the crusher causing the hammer to ricochet hitting IE's hand.

February 27, 2022 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was hammering a wedge in on a screen, with a hammer and strained left shoulder.

January 21, 2022 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a pry bar to dislodge a rock in the tail pulley of a conveyor. After the rock was dislodged and employee was sliding out the pry bar, their hand struck a rock and resulted in laceration of their finger.

March 23, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting on a conveyor belt with a pocket knife slipped and caused the knife to fold cutting EE's left index finger. EE had 4 stitches. EE didn't use the proper tool to cut the belt, so EE was let go on 3/25/2021. EE was working through a temporary service.

January 20, 2020 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Nailing stakes in the ground with sledge hammer when employee hit the top of right foot suffering a contusion.

August 24, 2018 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was helping with changing v-belts. The belts were put back on but 1 belt was twisted, so another EE was using a pipe wrench on the shaft and it slipped off causing the belt to roll back pinching IE's thumb.

November 6, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was straightening up a clamp bar on a conveyor belt, using a hammer to line it up and hit thumb.

July 26, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was holding metal piece while tightening bolt with other hand. When the bolt was tight ee moved left out of the way and finger was cut on a burr from the metal ee was holding. Left index finger

August 25, 2016 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was shoveling out a feeder when EE smashed EE's finger between the shovel handle and the frame of the conveyor.

April 20, 2016 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was working on a track hoe bucket and was hitting the bucket with a 4lb hammer when a piece of the hammer broke off going into left upper thigh.

February 15, 2016 AR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a pry bar when it slipped and hit ee above right ear. EE was wearing hard hat.

October 21, 2013 AR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Was changing v-belts when pipe wrench slipped causing his hand to go around the shive cutting his right hand little finger

June 25, 2013 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was adjusting v-belts on the main feeder with a wrench when the wrench came loose it smashed his finger between the I-beam and wrench.

February 11, 2013 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was cutting a piece of flashing when the blade came out of the flashing cutting his thumb.

March 21, 2012 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was using a crescent wrench when the wrench slipped and hit his mouth and tooth.

October 3, 2011 AR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was holding the pin while another ee was using the hammer to drive the pin into the chain when a ee missed hitting ee finger.

March 15, 2011 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Was using a 16lb hammer to strike the loader bucket to remove the shank, when a piece of metal came off, hitting him in the lower left leg. He was treated with just first aid, they said to just leave the metal in. Then the doctor decided to remove the metal on 4/29/11 and he was released to full duty.

October 28, 2010 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Beating in a wedge when the hammer slipped off and smashed his finger between the shaker and hammer. Smashing his right index finger.

August 20, 2010 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by flying object

When he first went to the clinic they did first aid and said to leave the metal in that it would be ok. Now he has an infection and the metal has moved into a muscle, so now they will be doing surgery on 9/22/10. What had happen was he was removing a belt clam with a hammer and the chisel made for belt clams when a piece of metal went into his leg.

July 21, 2010 AR · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was drilling with the beetle drill. He moved the pipe wrench from the holding position around to break the steel from the power head smashing his finger between the wrench and the tracks on the drill.

March 11, 2010 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was taking out kingpins when his hammer slipped and smashed his finger.

November 4, 2009 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using wrench to remove hose and it slipped off of nut and left hand hit bottom of engine block. Laceration to 2nd knuckle of hand.

September 26, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was removing a big rock from the grizzley with a bar and pulled upward on the bar hurting his back

September 17, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was inside shaker changing screens and replacing bed rubber, when he was cutting a piece to install and cut his thumb.

July 6, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was beating on a piece of metal to close off chute when he hit a rock that came up and glanced his left eye.

September 6, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Unbridging SB2 bin when mud clot came down and bent left hand back hurting his wrist.

April 20, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

unplugging chute that had a piece of metal in it when the metal cut his right index finger.

August 30, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was unbridging the bottom of the Jaw and a rock fell and hit the bar mashing his finger against the wall.

June 9, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Pulling motor back with come-along when the hook broke as he was pulling on the handle, causing him to slip and cut his hand on a piece of metal.

June 2, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting shrink wrap off motor with pocket knife and cut hand.

April 23, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Contusion to the right shoulder when a port a power jack fell while squaring off the sprider on the gyro

March 17, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Changing tire on water truck using a breaker bar to tighten lug nuts was pulling up when had a pain in lower back. He didn't report to worker comp. till 8/8/05. They felt that is wasn't compesable and went to court. Just settled that it was worker comp. Missed 33 day and still on restricted.

January 18, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Cleaning tail pulley with shovel, he hit frozen dirt which kicked back the shovel putting pressure on his back.

June 17, 2004 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Driving a screen wedge with a 4 lb hammer on the left hand bottom deck 6x16 and missed the wedge and hit his finger on the bar grate cat walk.

June 13, 2003 AR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McGeorge Contracting Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE INSTALLING BUSHING IN SHOVEL BUCKET HAMMERBROKE OFF AND STRUCK EE IN THE HEAD.

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