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August 20, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp was using a utility knife, it slipped and cut his left arm. Stitches required.

July 2, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE, CUTTING TOWARDS HIMSELF AND CUT HIS KNEE. EMP MISSED 1 DAY OF WORK AND HAD ONE SUTURE.

December 17, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

emp stated his wrist was sore from beating ice off of steel. emp did not seek medical treatment until 12/26/07 where he was given a presciption and limited use of his wrist.

February 21, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Emp was making repairs at plant, when hammer slipped out of his hand and struck his left knee.

April 29, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp was performing maint. on plant. Emp was using a hammer, missed pipe hit finger. Finger was broken.

January 6, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee dropped cutting edge onto foot causing a fracture of the right foot.

July 21, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP. DROPPED A PIPE WRENCH ON LEFT FINGER.

June 5, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING OUT CRUSHER, A LARGE STONE CAME DOWN & HIT EE ON LEFT FOOT.

December 10, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON A TRANSMISSION WHEN HE FELT A TEAR IN HIS LEFT ELBOW.

August 28, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING WRENCH, WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEE HIT WRENCH WITH HAMMER. WORKING ON 751 CRUSHER

October 5, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING AIR LINE ON EUCLID WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 12, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING AWRENCH TO TAKE BOLTS OUT OF CRUSHER WHEN HIS ARM WENT NUMB. NOTE: EE DID NOT SEE DR. UNTIL 10-02-2000.

July 6, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING A BRAKE CHAMBER WHNE DIRT WENT BEHIND HIS GLASSES AND INTO HIS EYE.

May 24, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A JAMMED ROCK FROM DEAD BOX, WHEN IT DISLODGED HE CAUGHT A PIECE OF METAL AND CUT HIS LOWER FOREARM.

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