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March 12, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Emp was grinding metal on 3/12. emp reported on 3/13, he thought he had pink eye. he went to ER on 3/14 and they found metal in eye. he was refered to an eye doctor on 3/16 who kept him off work until 3/19 when he returned without restrictions.

October 20, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Burn on left leg due to cleaning boots with steam jenny, EMP DIDN'T REPORT THIS UNTILL 10/26/2007.

March 15, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was welding and hot slag got in under his helmet and into his right eye

January 26, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS STRUCK BY A ROLLER BEING MOVED BY CRANE. EMP REPORTED INCIDENT ON 1/26 BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 1/29. HE WAS GIVEN A NOTE TO BE OFF WORK TILL FEB 1, FOR A SOFT TISSUE INJURY

August 4, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BRUSH AND TREES, AND STEPPED FORWARD INTO THE BLADE OF A CHAIN SAW. REQUIRED STITCHES.

November 16, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was making a lift of 16-50ac feed tub and shell. Employee pried load loose and when it gave way, employee's leg slipped to the outside of crusher. The load the came back and pinned leg between shell and crusher (deep muscle bruise - right leg).

July 14, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was wearing safety glasses and got debris in his eye when air hose was directed towards him. Dirt got in under safety glasses.

April 9, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp broke his right hand while using a hand drill. Drill flew back and twisted hand.

February 2, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was cutting, not wearing proper equipment (face shield). Employee was wearing dark safety glasses. He got slag into his eye.

August 31, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HYD. PUMP WAS NOT LOCKED INTO POSITION AND CLOSED ONTO EMP'S FINGERS SMASHING THEM

December 15, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Flash burns (welding)

RECEIVED WELDING FLASH WHILE WELDING.

July 30, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING BOLTS IN HOLE OF CUTTING EDGE WITH FINGERS TO IMPACT WRENCH. NUTS WENT THROUGH GLOVE AND CUT FINGERS.

February 12, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH & A SPARK WENT INTO LEFT EYE.

April 2, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER TO REMOVE A NUT OUT OF IMPACT WRENCH. HE INADVERT SQUEEN TRIGGER AND NUT WAS PUT ONTO HIS FINGER.

April 2, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WELDER, HE RECEIVED WELD FLASH.

July 8, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING OUT BOLT HOLES USING AN AIR COMPRESSOR.

June 30, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

PUTTING EDGE ON SCREWDRIVER & GRINDER PULLED LEFT HAND IN

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