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October 13, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor OTHER
Wake Stone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Pit Foreman, was discovered in the restroom unresponsive and without a pulse.

March 7, 2012 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Wake Stone Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While employee was operating excavator, he felt something on his face, swatted it away, and returned to work the next day with the right side of his face swollen.

November 24, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Wake Stone Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

No accident, injury, or illness occurred. Employee felt dizzy and needed assistance to walk.

December 12, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Wake Stone Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee received an insect bite in the groin area, on his right leg.

June 28, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Wake Stone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Customer truck driver suffered a heart attack while waiting to be loaded in the yard. Customer was Rea Construction Asphalt Materials.

June 5, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Wake Stone Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee lifted a mat, covering a blasting hole, and a spider bit him on the arm.

October 13, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Wake Stone Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was biten by a spider when he placed his hand on the conveyor railing during a walkaround inspection.

May 8, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Wake Stone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has involved in a physical altercation with another employee who pushed the injured employee against a wall and wrestled him to the ground injurying his left shoulder and right knee (muscle strain and bone bruise).

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