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June 25, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer OTHER
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While working out in the quarry, the employee drank his water and swallowed a bee.

March 29, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying two wood pallets, when he threw the pallets he was hit in the head.

January 25, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was opening a block of stone using a chisel and a 4lb. hammer the chisel slipped causing the employee to hit his right index finger with the hammer smashing his finger.

September 12, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was opening a block of stone that was standing up when he removed the last piece of stone the block of stone behind it fell employee tried to avoid the falling block and tripped over a piece of stone causing him to fall the falling block then fell on his right ankle & foot.

May 5, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was trying to open a stone that was leaning against a block, the stone slipped and hit the worker in the foot.

April 22, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was trying to move a piece of block, the worker felt pain in his groin

April 6, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a piece of stone and pulled a muscle in his groin.

March 25, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO OPEN A BLOCK OF STONE WHEN HE SMASHED HIS LEFT THUMB WITH A 12LB. HAMMER

March 23, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a block of stone and felt a pain in his back.

January 14, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was lifting a piece of stone when it slid and caused an abraison to his right leg.

November 18, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was splitting stone when a piece of the chisel broke off and became embedded in his left hand.

October 4, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a block of stone & pulled his lower back.

March 15, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was splitting stone when a piece of his chisel broke off and entered his left hand.

November 3, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Lifting slab of stone and the corner broke off. Momentum caused the employee to his his chin with the stone.

May 19, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was splitting a slab of sandstone using a 3 lb. hammer and stone chisel. As he struck the chisel head with the hammer a metal fragment broke off the chisel and impaled in his right leg(shin). Metal fragment was removed by a physician.

March 25, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting slabs of sandstone to place them on a pallet, when he sustained pain to his lower back. Physician diagnosis: Low back sprain/strain.

March 13, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was standing a slab of sandstone up on it's edge, when it broke in two. The bottom half of the slab struck his lower left leg and left foot, causing contusions to leg and foot.

March 12, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a piece of sandstone onto a pallet, when he sustained a sharp pain to the lower back. Physician diagnosis: Low back strain/strain. Note: Monday 3/16/09 was a non-work day for the company.

October 4, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee wa lifting 50 to 60 lb slabs of split sandstone onto a pallet when he sustained a sharp pain to lower right abdomen. Physician Diagnosis: abdominal strain/sprain. Employee will be off work for an undetermined period of time.

August 13, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading slabs of sandstone onto a pallet by hand when he sustained pain to his lower back and left groin areas. Physician diagnosis was strain - sprain lumbar and left groin. He will be off work for an undetermined length of time.

June 6, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting pieces of stone onto a pallet when he sustained a sharp apin in his lower back. Dr diagnosis, acute back strain, EE will off work until authorized to RTW by Dr.

April 16, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was splitting sandstone using a 4-lb. hammer and stoke chisel when a metal fragment broke off the chisel head and pasted under his safety glass lens striking his left eye. Metal fragment was removed by a physician and prescription medicaiton was given. He was release to full duty.

April 7, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was splitting sandstone using a stone chisel and 4lb hammer, when a metal fragment broke off the chisel head and impaled in his right thigh. EE received medical treatment for the removal of the metal fragment. EE received tetanus booster.

November 27, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was injured on 11/27/07, when a piece of stone broke away from a large slab of stone he was placing on a pallet and struck his elbow. EE declined medical attention at that time. On 12/12/07, EE requested medical treatment for the injury, which occurred on 11/27/07.

November 7, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cornerstone Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was splitting a slab of sandstone that had a fracture crack in it, which he did not notice. While splitting the stone, it broke in half, the stone fell and struck him on his right ankle. He sustained a lacertion and contusion. EE will be off work until released by physician.

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