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February 12, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Company · Struck by flying object

EE was in the process of repairing the hydrated lime blowers when the wind blew dust into EE's right eye. Safety glasses were worn during the completion of the task.

January 22, 2026 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was ascending stairs when they felt a pop in left knee causing pain and discomfort. Initial icing and stretching helped the pain and discomfort. Later the pain and discomfort returned. On 3/17/26 employee was enrolled into Physical Therapy resulting in event becoming recordable.

August 14, 2025 UT · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker OTHER
Staker & Parson Companies · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting off excess threads on lacings to the underscreen belt. Employee was on their knees reaching up to the lacings with the grinder. When they came out from under the screen and stood up their back seized up from being in a awkward position resulting in back strain.

July 8, 2025 UT · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker OTHER
Staker & Parson Companies · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was walking down to the pump house when they felt a sharp pain on left hand. That's when they noticed a Yellow jacket was biting their left hand. Went to ER and was given an injection.

June 23, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Pennsy Supply Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced a personal medical emergency on the mine site resulting in hospitalization. (Infection in EE's leg)

June 16, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Pennsy Supply Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported to supervisor EE was experiencing chest pain for a personal medical issue.

May 19, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator OTHER
Pennsy Supply Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced a stroke in EE's personal vehicle in the parking lot, before EE's shift started, and emergency services were notified.

April 30, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was entering water truck heard pop in their knee. Employee filled out an Incident Report but did not want to seek medical attention. Employee went for their well medical visit for routine care and mentioned the knee still had some pain. The MD ordered an MRI. The MRI indicates surgical intervention is needed. This turned the first aid claim into a recordable.

April 15, 2025 WV · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator OTHER
Appalachian Aggregates, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was performing the routine task of welding new wear plates in the feeder bin of the jaw crusher. The employee stepped out of the bin and felt a pop in right knee. After being seen at clinic the employee was referred to get a precautionary MRI, which revealed a torn meniscus requiring surgery to repair.

April 8, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Pike Industries Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the jaw and the cone crusher

February 17, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was found in pick up truck unresponsive. Site employees began First Aid/ CPR / AED measures until EMS and First Responders arrived.

February 6, 2025 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Appalachian Aggregates, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down catwalk and felt a pop in EE's left knee. Employee was seen by doctor who found no injuries but requested further imaging and placed employee on restricted duty until imaging was completed.

February 4, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator OTHER
Pennsy Supply Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced a minor stroke and an aneurism during the start of the shift. EE called the acting foreman and they called 911.

January 7, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
American Rock Products Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing chutes from wash plant, while unbolting a chute EE stepped backwards and down when back seized up.

October 31, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Tilcon New York Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee 101408 was reaching down to pick up the cable for the north dock winch when they felt some discomfort in their lower back.

October 29, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Stoneco, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While walking near the plant, a bee got under the employee's vest and stung employee on the inside of the arm.

September 14, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
RiverBend Materials · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing screens on the second finish screen, EE rolled out of the bottom duck and when EE applied pressure to stand up EE felt a pop in EE's knee followed by pain.

August 22, 2024 CT · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sitting on the screen deck checking on the crew. When EE stood up to go get some bolts for them, EE felt stiffness in the left knee.

August 13, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
RiverBend Materials · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating skid steer short of breath.

August 6, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
RiverBend Materials · Unclassified, insufficient data

Does not know what happened, EE's foot just started to hurt sometime in the afternoon.

July 13, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was bitten by a black widow spider on the right calf while picking up and transferring a fire extinguisher.

July 12, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Conrad Yelvington Dist · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee allegedly was bitten by an insect/spider at some point during the day.

July 9, 2024 ME · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator OTHER
Pike Industries Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee crouched down while washing under the scales

July 3, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Tilcon New York, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing standard threshold

June 18, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Tilcon New York Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing standard threshold.

May 24, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker OTHER
River Bend Materials · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was experiencing shortness of breath due to a preexisting health condition. After arriving on site EE had increased symptoms. EMS was called and EE was taken to the hospital for treatment.

May 22, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Tilcon New York Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing standard threshold shift at or above 10 Dbs.

May 16, 2024 WA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee stated had pain in right foot from compensating for a previously reported injury to EE's left foot. The company is awaiting an Independent Medical Exam to determine liability of the claim.

March 28, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

Wind blew dust in employees right eye.

March 11, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
APAC-Central, Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee was operating a haul truck when another employee noticed they were slumped over the steering wheel. The manager came down to check on them and they were unconscious. Upon wakening, the employee did not know who they were or where they were. Employee was taken by ambulance but found to be completely fine at the hospital.

November 28, 2023 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
RiverBend Materials · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At the end of the shift the employee entered the crusher control room. Immediately noticed EE was stumbling, pale and slurred speech, EE began vomiting blood. EE was immediately transported to the local emergency room.

October 6, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
APAC-Central, Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting the equipment. As employee went to twist around to face out, one foot got caught on the other foot. Employee heard a pop and quickly felt pain in right foot.

September 25, 2023 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walking down stairs took a step and felt their knee pop, aggravating a previous injury. On restrictions pending MRI.

August 24, 2023 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming down a set of steps and on the bottom step rolled an ankle. Was taken to a clinic and given sit stand restrictions.

August 13, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Pennsy Supply Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE was operating a CAT 775F Haul Truck to the loadout area in the quarry pit from the crusher. Once at the loading area EE made the turn to get turned around however at this time, EE lost consciousness and hit the berm which stopped the truck from traveling over the highwall. The Loader Operator got out of the loader and climbed into the haul truck to shut it off.

August 12, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
APAC-MS INC. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp strained a muscle in Rt shoulder when emp jumped after a mild shock from welder caused emp to jerk away from it.

August 6, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator OTHER
Tilcon New York, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing standard threshold shift at 10 dbs or more.

July 24, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator OTHER
APAC-MS INC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was coming down the stairs from the shaker deck platform onto the middle platform. When they turned and claimed to feel a small pop in right knee. They did not request medical treatment until 7/25/23, they were taken to the Co Dr and examined. It was determined that a pre-existing bone spur was causing the pain and swelling. EE was placed on LD and a follow up appt. on 7/28/23.

July 12, 2023 AR · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Process engineer taking a water sample was stung in the right tricep by a wasp. Ice was used to soothe the sting, no further first aid administered.

July 11, 2023 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Summer helper was taking a bag of trash to the dumpster outside of the office building and was stung by a wasp on the hand while opening the lid. First aid administered, no further injury.

February 20, 2023 KS · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up the stair when employee felt a pop in right knee. The incident was originally a first aid only, on 6/6/23 the employee was sent for an MRI which showed a tear in the meniscus. Physical therapy was ordered.

November 21, 2022 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up the steps from the ski ramp and felt a pop in the back of EE's knee. Employee was taken to OMP and received restrictions.

October 25, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Hinkle Contracting Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor suffered from heart attack while Onsite. Employees nearby immediately started performing CPR. Notified foreman at 11:12 AM. Paramedics was called and arrived at 11:19 AM and they took over CPR and took Contractor to hospital. Fire chief called area manager at 11:16 AM then notified safety dept 11:18 AM then MSHA called 11:23 AM.

October 12, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
RiverBend Materials · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Little tiny holes in lungs and air pipe - PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM

October 7, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Conco Quarries, Inc. A CRH Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was squatting, working on a rail guard on the crusher when they felt a pop in knee. After the initial doctors office visit, EE was prescribed self care. The knee did not improve and doctor requested an MRI. The MRI revealed a torn meniscus that would require surgery to repair. Employee underwent surgery on 10/7 was returned to modified duty following surgery on 10/10.

August 17, 2022 NH · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker OTHER
Pike Industries Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was discovered slumped over in loader. Loader was still running, in gear, with loader bucket in bank. Medical Examiner concluded death by cardiac arrest.

August 2, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Texas Materials Group, Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee went to step up on the loader when they felt pain in right knee

May 12, 2022 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending a 6ft ladder when employee heard a pop and felt pain in right knee. Employee did not fall.

March 18, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

Employee was on the dredge and the wind / river water splashed in face and body of the employee. Particle of sand got in left eye of employee.

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