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November 17, 2014 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was breaking rock and he slipped and cut his leg on granite

December 23, 2013 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on mud and fell (same level) hurting his right upper thigh.

November 17, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was on ladder propped against loader. At top of ladder went to step off onto loader and ladder slipped causing him to fall 7-0 ft to ground. Right knee injury.

September 29, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He was walking across stone & slipped on mud, falling. Hit his right arm & shoulder. Went to Dr who said sprain, no recheck unless problems. He wanted to go back to Dr on 10/2/08. Had a note to return 10/9/08 for recheck. Went back to Dr 10/8/08 with lumbar strain & high restrictions with no walking. Out as of 10/9/08.

October 16, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE fell off ledge, 12' to next ledge, catching himself on his knees and hands.

June 28, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using burner torch and stepped back with left foot into a hole and hyperextened his big toe on his left foot.

September 19, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM COMPRESSOR HOUSE TO PIT AND SLIPPED ON WET METAL RAIL AND FELL TWISTING HIS KNEE AND HEARD IT POP. LIMITED TO CLIMBING LADDERS.

December 8, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON LEDGE, SLIPPED AND LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL DOWN BRUISING HIS TAIL BONE.

August 5, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee step down off of piece of granite foot slip-causing rt. forearm to brush granite wall cutting his rt. forearm

February 25, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS HOOKING DOGS ONTO BLOCK WHEN LOST BALANCE ON LADDER AND SLIPPED & FELL APPROX 3 FT SPRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE.

April 14, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

MINER SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE CLIMBING ON CRANE TRACK, HITTING THE GROUND ON SMALL PIECE OF GROUT WITH LOWER PART OF BACK.

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