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Years on record
2000–2026
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November 18, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer OTHER
IN Limestone Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Excavator operator on stripping crew was stepping down out of the excavator when they felt a pop in left calf area of leg. The employee let their supervisor know and continued to work the remainder of the shift. The injury increased in pain and the employee was sent to the occupational clinic.

July 12, 2025 NH · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator OTHER
Swenson Granite Company LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting out of the forklift, they extended their arms up when they felt a pop in their lower back. Supervisor was not on site and the communication misunderstood in regard to the injury.

January 9, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Georgia Stone Quarries Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Showing a recordable STS for both ears after retest. Results are being reviewed by audiologist to determine work relatedness.

February 21, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Georgia Stone Quarries Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Currently showing a recordable STS for the right ear. Retest was recommended following initial testing. Retest was performed on 1/24/22. Employee stated employee has fluid on the ear. Employee also has a history of excessive wax build up in ears. Scheduling medical evaluation per doctor recommendation.

February 24, 2021 VT · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller OTHER
Rock of Ages · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting a piece of Dimond wire and twisted injuring thier back

October 15, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Rock Of Ages Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bent over to cut diamond wire and threw EE's back out

June 12, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Georgia Stone Quarries Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Currently showing a recordable STS for the right ear.

August 5, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Georgia Stone Quarries Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was stung on the elbow by a wasp. They had a severe allergic reaction. Used an epi-pen onsite. Was rushed to the ER. Received fluids and medication via IV.

December 14, 2018 NH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Swenson Granite Company LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Unknown. employee thinks they were injured at work and has inflammation in the right elbow

February 16, 2016 ME · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Polycor New England Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee worked a full day on 2/15/16 with no complications. EE woke up on 2/16/16 with acute pain in EE's back. EE did not report to work that day. EE went to EE's own primary doctor. EE had at least two follow-up appointments with EE's primary doctor. EE reported to work on 2/22/16. EE had severe pain in EE's back and was sent home. EE went to the ER that day.

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