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August 5, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was operating an angle grinder cutting a belt roller bracket when the grinder slipped and contacted the right thigh. Injury required stitches to close.

August 5, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated EE was removing bolts from a cone crusher with a 1 inch impact when EE mistakenly put the impact on a separation bolt. When EE initiated the impact wrench it pinched EE's finger between the frame and the impact wrench.

July 19, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Struck by flying object

The employee stated EE was using a hand drill to drill a hole in EE's toolbox when the bit broke. The broken bit struck EE's safety glasses and then EE's eye.

January 18, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding on a finishing screen, eyes were irritated the next day, went to the doctor and had small pieces of steel in eye.

September 21, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Technician was installing a rear A-frame for a 745C Cat haul truck, utilizing their service truck hoist and synthetic slings. While maneuvering the A-frame with the hoist, the A-frame shifted, pinching the technicians finger between the haul truck frame, and the A-frame being moved.

September 1, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee stated was installing a roof bolt when EE felt pain in left shoulder.

October 13, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Struck by flying object

The Employee was assisting a welder when a piece of slag went behind his safety glasses and into his eye.

March 13, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by falling object

The employee was working in the hopper when a welding lead and stinger fell from above, striking him on the head, neck and shoulders.

October 19, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Flash burns (welding)

The employee reported eye irritation the day after working in the shop where welding was taken place.

July 9, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was using an air arc welder to remove a cone liner when a flash occurred resulting in burns to his face and neck.

January 26, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a torch to cut bolts off the Primary feeder floor in overhead position. Hot slag dripped down into his glove causing a 3rd degree burn to the lateral side of left hand.

October 1, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a power washer to clean the scale, when debris went underneath the safety glasses and into his left eye.

August 3, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using an impact wrench on a bolt, a piece of metal spun around and hit first finger on left hand lacerating finger. 12 stitches were needed.

May 11, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee reports was using a hand drill, the bit went through the metal and the drill twisted in his right hand and smashed against his hand. Dx: fractured right ring finger.

February 4, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE reported to have burned two fingers while using a cutting torch.

October 15, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported while using an impact gun to tighten nuts he felt a pain in his left arm below the elbow

July 17, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges left arm & shoulder was hurting when he is operating the Mechanical Scaler.

April 4, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE alleges a piece of hot slag fell on his foot inside his work boot while welding.

April 21, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was working in primary crusher when he was struck in the right eye by a foregin object.

April 4, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was welding when a large piece of hot slag dripped into his left boot, burning his ankle. EE took off his boot and wrenched his left knee. EE was sitting on bucket, welding, exposing top of his boot.

March 7, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Quality Sand, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was using a cutting torch when a piece of Slag went into his boot causing a minor burn, EE was sent to the clinic to receive a tetanus shot. On 4/21/06 EE was given a prescription.

March 3, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee doesn't know when or how the accident happened - he thinks it happened on March 3, while bolting. 3/31/06: Physician determined employee's neck problem is job related. Additional x-rays & testing; possible surgery.

September 14, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Struck by falling object

EE was moving steel shaft with a crane when the dust cover slid down the shaft and landed on his right foot fracturing 2nd metatarsal.

October 6, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING CRUSHER HAMMERS WHEN HOT SLAG HIT HIS GLOVE AND BURNT HIS HAND.

September 20, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON THE CRUSHER WHEN A PIECE OF HOT SLAG DROPPED IN HIS WORK BOOT CAUSING A BURNED RT. ANKLE.

August 6, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Struck against a moving object

WHILE SCALING WITH THE HYDRAULIC SCALER THE PICK DROPPED OFF AN OVERHANG, BOUNCED OFF THE FACE AND HE WAS BOUNCED AROUND IN THE CAB CAUSING A NECK STRAIN.

May 13, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by falling object

ON 5/13/04 EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WAREPLATES WITH A CUTTING TORCH WHEN A PIECE OF THE PLATE FELL ON HIS FOOT, RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF HIS 2ND METATARSAL ON THE LEFT FOOT.

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