Georgia Stone Industries, Inc. · Struck by flying object
Employee was cutting metal with a grinder and disc shattered and penetrated right arm.
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Georgia Stone Industries, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
miner encountered pain in back and hip while drilling
July 6, 2015
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Georgia Stone Industries, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Air hose disengaged from drill unit cutting miner on thigh and pinning him under control panel.
June 3, 2015
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Georgia Stone Industries, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Air line hose connection released from jackhammer striking miner on bridge of nose and teeth 3 times.
Georgia Stone Industries, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
He was using a jackhammer all day during 9 hr. shift. Next morn. he woke to pain in lower back. Pain increased over the week so he reported it. Doctor diagnosed lower back strain May 5 & put on modified duty. Currently still on modified duty until May 28-no lifting over 40 lb.
August 16, 2013
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Georgia Stone Industries, Inc. · Struck by falling object
MINER WAS DRILLING AND SPLITTING STONE. STONE WAS NOT SECURED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT, PINCHING IT.
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