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2000–2026
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May 1, 2025 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck against a moving object

MSHA inspector issued citation forcing us to file even though we don't believe this is a recordable. Employee stated they had soreness in shoulder on Thursday, May 1. There was no lifting, pushing, pulling or striking incident that caused this shoulder soreness. States "I drove over a bump in my path and it jarred me".

February 3, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator POWERED HAULAGE
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

Climbing on the sandbox, above the conveyor cat walk, and standing on the conveyor. No LOTO procedures followed. Miscommunication and the conveyor was turned on while employees was climbing down. EE fell onto the catwalk below, about 2-3 feet.

May 13, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee states he was operating a water wagon to wet the roadways. In the evening the employees back began to bother him.

April 16, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was giving hand signals to a front end loader operator as they were splicing a belt. The nylon choker broke and struck employee in the chest.

September 15, 2011 MS · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE REAR SECTION OF AN 8" PIPE THAT WAS BEING PULLED FROM A TRENCH BY A 824 JOHN DEERE LOADER. THE REAR OF THE PIPE SUDDENLY CAME UP OUT OF THE TRENCH AND STRUCK HIM IN THE CHEST.

August 31, 2006 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was wiring up the crusher and as the loader operator was back dragging the yard something blew into the employee's eye.

April 11, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNHOOKING CHAINS FROM A CONVEYOR COVER THAT WAS BEING LOADED ON TO A FLATBED TRUCK. EMPLOYEE HAD UNHOOKED CHAINS AND WAS GOING TO UNHOOK OTHER CHAINS WHEN A BOOM POLE ATTACHED TO A FRONT END LOADEDER STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT SHOUDER.

July 19, 2004 MS · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

RIDING A 4-WEELER ACROSS THE PIT AREA AND RAN OFF A 6 TO 8 FOOT HIGHWALL. THE IMPACT CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS FACE ON THE HANDLE BARS.HE RRECEIVED LACERATIONS TO HIS NOSE AND FACE ALSO BRUISES TO HIS BODY.

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