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May 1, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Azusa Rock, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Haul truck operator was involved in a tip-over incident while moving material, resulting in the truck overturning onto the driver's side. Following the incident, the employee received a medical evaluation after beginning to experience blurred vision and nausea. The employee was diagnosed with a neck muscle strain and a lumbar muscle strain.

April 9, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was tracking Conveyor belt, and saw an Idler not rotating. EE used their hands to try to break the Idler free, The roller starting rolling which resulted in them being pulled into the Idler. their left arm was pulled between the Idler and belt.

February 18, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee claimed that EE hurt EE's shoulder while digging in the muck pile with the pit loader.

February 18, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a loader when they alleged they hit a pothole that jarred their back.

January 5, 2026 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in a haul truck when a rock fell and jarred the truck. Employee complained of back pain and utilized the RICE treatment until the January 24th. Up until the 24th, the employee stated multiple times they were feeling better each day. Employee went to ER with back pain and was released with prescriptions.

December 8, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalMat Co · Struck against a moving object

On 1/5/2026, management was notified of an alleged injury. The employee reported back pain as a result of operating the water truck.

October 29, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee hauling wet plant waste from plant area to dump with CAT 775D haul truck with tailgate. Employee began traveling on primary roadway when the weight of the plant waste shifted towards the back of the truck bed resulting in the front end lifting off the ground. When front end came back down it bounced twice before coming to a halt.

September 26, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a Loader when they drove over uneven ground, causing pain to their lower back. They were diagnosed with a back strain and issued restrictions.

August 13, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a loader while working on a ramp in the plant yard. The bucket was fully loaded, and fully raised when the loader tipped over on its side.

June 9, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was running skid steer when the machine came to a sudden stop. The employee's momentum did not stop and EE hit EE's head on the rear view mirror, causing a laceration requiring stitches.

June 2, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee alleged that they injured their shoulder while running the loader on 6/2/2025 but did not report this injury until 7/2/2025 and became reportable due to restrictions on 7/3/25.

May 6, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was descending into the pit when they lost control of the water truck they were operating. Employee attempted to turn up an old ramp and overturned the truck. As a result, the employee sustained two fractured vertebrae.

April 4, 2025 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee got EE's arm caught in a troughing roller on a conveyor.

December 5, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalMat Co · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a loader on the haul road when they drove over a 3" pothole. Employee states this cause their teeth to jar and lose consciousness for a second. After experiencing nausea, emergency medical services were dispatched to the site and transported the employee to an emergency room, where they was diagnosed with a head contusion.

November 13, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stepped out of the cab of the truck to clean the mirrors when EE noticed the truck was rolling. While re-entering the cab, EE's left hand was pinched between the cab handrail and the truck bed in front of EE.

September 18, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

As the employee was using a skid steer to move grits in the plant the machine hit a rut and bounced and the employee claims it jarred EE injuring EE's back.

August 28, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

A large rock lodged in conveyor at head pulley, employee got on belt and kick belt rock out, when EE did the rock went out and EE's leg was trapped between the belt and head pulley, EMS showed up and cut the belt to get EE's leg out, the counterweight dropped and through them off and they were able to get EE's leg out.

August 26, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee pulled away from office in service truck and was struck in passenger door by customer truck. On 12/12/2024, employee sought medical attention where management became aware EE was given physical therapy order.

August 19, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
CalMat Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee was operating a CAT 988H loader, when EE struck a pile of recycled asphalt pavement on a roadway that EE was traveling on. Resulting in scratches to both forearms, neck, back, and knee pain. On 8/27/2024 Employee visited the clinic and was given work restrictions.

April 30, 2024 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated EE had to drive on rough roads and was sore as a result of it. Later diagnosed on 5/1/24 put on restricted duty and is still being evaluated.

April 23, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was accessing a secondary crusher platform to inspect a crusher when a rock fell from an overhead conveyor striking the employee in the back of the head.

February 16, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

On 2-16-24 employee (EE) in haul truck was being loaded. Bucket of the loader made contact with the bed of the haul truck. The shaking of the truck caused discomfort to EEs back. EE was provided first aid and returned to work with some soreness but was able to drive without discomfort. On 4-15-24 EE went to the clinic due to pain when sleeping and was issued restrictions & therapy.

February 1, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving the forklift, hit a bump, bounced in the seat, and struck left testicle between employee's leg and the seat.

September 29, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
CalMat Co. · Struck against a moving object

Employee reports while operating a CAT992 EE struck a toe in the wall causing EE's neck to move in a sudden backwards motion. Employee began to experience headaches and pain in EE's neck, after medical evaluation employee was released to full duty with no job restrictions. Employee was prescribed physical therapy.

September 15, 2023 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

A Komatsu 605 haul truck backed into a Cat 775G haul truck. The right rear corner of the bed of the 605 contacted the left side handrail and front left cab support of the 775G. EE in the 775G was transported by ambulance to ER claiming pains in their back.

September 5, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was riding in the buddy seat of an articulating truck when the truck hit a rock, jarring the employee's back.

August 25, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee alleges that while operating the water truck on 8/25/23, employee hit a bump causing a back pain. Employee did not report the incident until 09/05/23 and sought medical treatment on 09/06/23. While this incident is still under investigation, this 7000-1 is being reported within the 10 business days of receiving medical treatment.

August 9, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a John Deere 310E articulating haul truck when they hit a pothole causing the seat to bottom out and cause back pain.

March 9, 2023 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee alleges the seat in 29062 EH 1600 was "bottoming out" when hitting road bumps. Employee alleges neck and shoulders strain.

November 30, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
CalMat Co · Struck against a moving object

Employee alleges experiencing pain to EE's lower back after operating a haul truck, employee claims to have struck a sinkhole on the haul truck road which EE believed to have contributed to EE's injury.

November 8, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's pinky finger was caught between a bucket tooth and the fork of a telehandler.

October 10, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

A non-fatal accident occurred on October 10, 2022, at approximately 08:55. A customer truck was leaving the property when customer drifted off the paved road causing the dump truck to roll onto its passenger side. It took EMS greater than 30 minutes to remove the driver from the truck.

August 22, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning up with S925tx. The employee stated material fell from the conveyor frame striking the employee.

August 4, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was attempting to free a rock at the back plate of a conveyor and the belt pulled the employee's hand into the back plate of the conveyor.

July 18, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee struck EE's left lower back on a conveyor support frame. Employee received bruising on EE's back.

June 29, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a haul truck and lowered the haul truck bed. EE claims when lowered it jarred EE's back.

June 27, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee lost control of the articulating haul truck, veered right onto the right side berm and overturned the truck.

May 3, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Alleges neck was hurt when the loader operator dropped the boom on side of haul truck. Did not seek medical treatment until 5/5/2022.

April 15, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
CalMat Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges strain to left thumb from operating the loader and digging out large rocks. EE requested medical treatment 06/22/2022.

February 14, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Pit loader operator in a 992K loader, drove parallel to the muck pile. A large boulder slid down the pile and struck the right front loader tire. The tire blew out and during the movement the employee's right hand was injured by an unknown object in the cab. Employee suffered from a laceration to the right thumb and a strain to the right thumb / palm area.

November 30, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was digging in the muck pile when employee alleged that the seat belt hurt abdomen.

November 9, 2021 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was running a grader when a bin truck ran into EE. EE felt pain in EE's shoulder but did not immediately seek medical attention. On December 15th EE was diagnosed with a bicep and rotator cuff tear. EE will have surgery at the end of December and will become a lost time accident.

October 4, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Loader operator noticed an A/C vent fell out of housing. While replacing A/C vent while A/C was running, finger closest to thumb on (L) hand encountered fan cutting finger tip.

June 1, 2021 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Cartney Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting in removing a conveyor belt from a chute when a chain shifted and caught employee's finger between a steel beam and the chain. Employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a laceration and a finger fracture and is currently losing time. *Middle finger was amputated at the pip joint on 6/22/2021.

April 9, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
CalMat Co · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating the water truck when EE began experiencing gradually increasing back pain. On 4/12/21 EE requested medical treatment, and was prescribed physical therapy.

March 25, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was traveling in a man lift and hit a pothole in the road causing EE to get jarred in the basket and claims EE hyperextended their knee.

December 14, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was pinned between right-front tire and frame on the 775D haul truck.

December 7, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Haul Trucks were hauling ½"- rock from the Stone Plant to the Asphalt Plant. Approx. 10:40am, the operator of the empty haul truck was traveling S. toward Stone Plant. The empty truck appeared to travel outside its lane and collided with the cab of oncoming loaded haul truck traveling N. Both EEs were transported and admitted to hospital due to multiple injuries.

December 7, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Haul Trucks were hauling ½"- rock from the Stone Plant to the Asphalt Plant. Approx. 10:40am, the operator of the empty haul truck was traveling S. toward Stone Plant. The empty truck appeared to travel outside its lane and collided with the cab of oncoming loaded haul truck traveling N. Both EEs were transported and admitted to hospital due to multiple injuries.

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