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February 10, 2026 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee alleges that a wrench slipped from their hand and injured their foot.

September 1, 2022 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges EE was using a prybar to get rock out, the prybar slipped and EE hit the left side of EE's cheek. EE received stitches on EE's cheek.

April 18, 2022 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
River Stone Group Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee alleges was adjusting a conveyor belt and the wrench slipped pinning employee's right finger between the steel and wrench. Employee received 12 sutures.

August 2, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges EE was taking a handrail off using a wrench and the wrench slip off a bolt hitting EE in the nose. Late Reporting due to the employee said EE's nose wasn't fractured. The Dr. notes came in on 09/03/21 and the notes stated EE had a nasal fracture.

May 28, 2020 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee alleges was using a prybar to remove a large rock from the conveyor, As EE was using the prybar, the rock got caught and cut EE's rt. middle finger. Employee did seek medical attention but was released. EE went back for medical treatment again on 10/15/20. A procedure was performed on EE's finger and EE is losing time as of 10/15/20.

December 16, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges he was removing bolts from the wash screen with a driver guard and he turned to switch positions and he twisted his right knee.

November 7, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he was trying to remove the top of the hand cleaner with a utility knife and the knife slipped and cut his left index finger at his knuckle. A medical procedure was done by using glue to glue together his finger.

May 3, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee alleges he was tightening a bolt and the wrench slipped off and his hand struck the conveyor frame at full force fracturing the tip of his left pinky finger - he received 7 stitches.

March 1, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he was pulling on a pry bar to loosen a chain and the bar slipped and hit him in the nose. The employee went to the Dr. on 03/06/12 and we were then informed on 03/07/12 that his nose was fractured.

July 22, 2011 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he was using a utility knife to cut rubber and the tip of the utility knife cut his pointy finger on his left hand. He received 3 stitches.

August 1, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee alleges he was breaking up rock out of riprap grizzle and as he was hammering he twisted his lower back.

May 2, 2007 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he was taking a pin off of brakes with a screwdriver and it slipped and went into his right index finger. Employee punctured his finger and had surgery on 05/10/2007.

March 6, 2007 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he was trying to roll logs in the washer; prybar slipped and cut his chin. He received 3 stitches.

November 30, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee alleges he was prying on frozen mud to clear chute and he felt pain in his stomach. Had surgery on 12-13-05 started losing time then.

June 22, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he was putting in wear bars and hit his left index finger with a hammer.

December 13, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Riverstone Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REBUILDING A JET PUMP WHILE HE WAS TIGHTENING THE BOLTS FOR THE COVER SEAL, AS HE STOOD UP HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 30, 2001 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE WAS USING A KNIFE TO INSTALL A NEW BELT ON THE CONVEYOR AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS THUMB. HE RECEIVED 5 STITCHES.

August 20, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF THE CONVEYOR BELT WITH A KNIFE AND IT SLIPPED AND CUT HIM ON HIS RIGHT LEG.

August 3, 2001 IA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS DISASSEMBLING A PUMP USING A PRY BAR TO UNSCREW THE IMPELLER AND THE BAR SLIPPED FORCING THE BAR ONTO HIS RIGHT CALF.

July 19, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE WAS USING A PRYBAR TO CLEAN OFF BUILT UP MATERIAL FROM THE PRIMARY CONVEYOR AND THE PRYBAR SLIPPED SMASHING HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.

September 19, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverStone Group Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE WAS BEATING ON BIN WITH A PIECE OF METAL TRYING TO UNPLUG THE BIN AND HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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