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January 29, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting sandstone one end of slab broke off striking ee's left foot. EE had swelling and pain felt he was alright to continue working. Worked up til 2/15/07. EE felt pain & went in for x-ray revealing fracture of 1st metal tarsel to left foot.

September 25, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

While swinging 20 # hammer to split stone, felt pain - lumbar strain.

July 24, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting slab of rock, hammer missed chiesel and hit himself in the knee (left).

July 18, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting large block using 20# sledge hammer felt pain in lower right back.

February 20, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horner Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a piece of stone felt pain in lower back.

February 1, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horner Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting stone, felt pain in groin area. Improper lifting and turning at same time.

January 25, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Horner Stone · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While attempting to remove stuck drill steel EE strained lower back.

November 4, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Horner Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted L. ankle while splitting stone on friday didnt notify supervisor of injury. Didn't show up for work saturday off sunday. had meeting away from working 6 hr monday, tuesday notified employee of injury.

October 26, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting stone missed chiesel and hit left ankle with 4lb hammer.

June 17, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horner Stone · Struck by falling object

WHILE SPLITTING STONE PIECE OF STONE FELL OVER CAUSING CONTUSSION TO RIGHT LEG

April 5, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horner Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A HEAVY PIECE OF STONE, FOOT SLIPPED AND FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA

September 24, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horner Stone · Struck by rolling or sliding object

While lowering a slab of stone off of a block of stone, hand slipped and stone came down on employee's fingers. Held safety meeting on handling and lifting procedures.

September 2, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck against stationary object

While splitting stone, hammer head came off handle and hit left little finger against stone.

August 9, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horner Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SPLITTING STONE HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE LIFTING DIMENSIONAL STONE.

October 3, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Horner Stone · No Value Found

WHILE PULLING STUCK DRILL STEEL OUT OF GROUND PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

January 25, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horner Stone · Struck against stationary object

WHILE SPLITTING STONE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP STONE SLAB, SLAB SLIPPED AND HIT LEFT INDEX FINGER AGAINST ANOTHER STONE.

June 17, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horner Stone · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING ON A PALLET OF ROCK TO TIGHTEN UP BONDING HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

January 31, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horner Stone · Struck by flying object

WHILE SPLITTING STONE, WEDGE SLIPPED ON ROCK WHEN HIT BY HAMMER, HITTING WORKER INLEFT CALF, CAUSING A LACERATION.

October 27, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Horner Stone · Struck by flying object

WHILE DUMPING MUCK OVER MUCK BANK DUST GOT IN LOADER OPERATORS LEFT EYE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASS ALL EE HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO NOTIFY EE OF ALL ACCIDENTS IMMEDIATELY THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT NOTIF IED UNTIL 10-29-01.

May 19, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horner Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE SPLITTER WAS PICKING UP A 2" SLAB OF ROCK THE BOTTOM SLID OUT HITTING HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER. X-RAYS DISCOVERED A HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO HIS FINGER.

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