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December 4, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE ICE. WHEN THEY FELL, THEY STUCK A HAND OUT TO CATCH THEMSELVES. WHEN THEY DID THAT, THEY DISLOCATED THEIR SHOULDER.

May 31, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE SERVICE TRUCK, EMPLOYEE SAID EMPLOYEE CAUGHT THE SOLE OF EMPLOYEE'S BOOT AND TWISTED KNEE

April 25, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked to the rear of the haul truck to check lights for the pre-trip inspection. EE twisted ankle on the berm behind the truck. Upon examination, EE has edema and bruising in the heel. Employee placed in a CAM boot, modified duty until MRI is taken.

April 20, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE WASTE OIL TANK TO THE SERVICE TRUCK. EE SLIPPED AND FELL AND TRIED TO CATCH SELF. WHEN EE TRIED TO CATCH SELF, EE TORE THEIR BICEP.

July 5, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Employee jumped off of a service truck to the ground instead of using the steps on the truck.

December 28, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the mine. Employee slipped and fell, when employee fell employee put arm out to catch self and jammed shoulder. Employee initially did not seek medical attention but after recently having an MRI, it shows damage that will have to be operated on.

August 19, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee got a foot stuck in mud, they tripped and fell forward hitting head on a rock. Hard hat prevented any lacerations but they strained their neck muscles upon impact.

June 25, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was refueling a loader, when finished employee stepped off of the machine, missed the last step and fell.

November 28, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was opening up the entrance gates to the quarry, slipped on the ice and fell, hitting his head causing a laceration.

July 14, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee took the radiator cap off of the machine while it was still under pressure. To escape the spray he jumped backwards, hitting his arm and back on the machine carriage.

July 12, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was dragging a water hose, he slipped and fell, injuring his shoulder.

December 3, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing into his truck at the beginning of his shift. He had only one hand on the ladder. When he stepped up he lost his balance and was hanging on with the one arm causing a sprain/strain to his shoulder.

September 26, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down, off of the machine, when he stepped down his foot slipped and he fell against the catwalk of the machine.

December 28, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

It was snowing with slippery conditions; the employee fell and strained his groin.

January 23, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was riding in a truck. When he went to step down out of the truck he missed the grab rail with his right hand, but was able to catch himself with his left hand. When he caught himself he thinks he pulled a muscle or something.

March 16, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling material from under the belt, he stepped backwards and twisted his ankle.

February 22, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports recurrence of symptoms from a previous incident dated 8/16/04 in which he missed 39 work days. His chiropractor documented that the employee could have a potential of flare ups with work activities.

May 30, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE TRANSFER BIN TO THE CONVEYOR. WHILE DOING THIS TASK, HE ENTERED THE BIN WHEN HE EXITED THE BIN HE SLIPPED AND FELL 10 TI 11 FT. TO THE GROU ND BELOW. THIS AREA HAD LOOSE SHOT ROCK (10"MINUS) ON THE GROUND WHICH HELPED INFLICT HIS INJURIES.

April 24, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS EXITING VEHICLE, HE PUT HIS FOOT ON THE FUEL TANK FROM WHICH THE TREADPLATE WAS MISSING, HE SLIPPED & HE LANDED ON HIS ANKLE, CAUSING AN ANKLE SPRAIN. TREADPLATE HAS SINCE BEEN REPLACED .

January 11, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING REPAIRING CONVEYOR BELT. EE STATED THAT WHEN HE JUMPED TO THE GROUND HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK AND LEG.

August 4, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING CONVEYOR ROLLERS; HE TRIPPED OVER A ROLLED UP TARP, TWISTING HIS KNEE AS HE DID.

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