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April 13, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ace Aggregates, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported having back pain to EE's supervisor. EE was about to grease EE's loader, but hadn't started yet, when EE began to feel pain. EE does not know what caused it. EE was not doing anything when the pain started. Axis care line was called. Nurse advised rest, OTC pain meds, & Ice therapy. Employee was sent home at 12:40 to rest and follow nurses care plan.

October 22, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The employee was hauling material down a steep slope at the quarry when they lost use of the brakes and the vehicle turned over, resulting in a fractured finger.

August 11, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was disconnecting a 4" water line from the water truck when the water line flew back and made contact with the employee's mouth, cutting EE's lip and chipping a tooth.

August 6, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling electrical wire in an awkward position when EE pulled a muscle in EE's left shoulder.

July 28, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing up steps of a rented loader, missed the top step, and fell to the ground injuring left hip, left knee, and left elbow.

July 25, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc · Fall from machine

The employee sat in the passenger seat of the supervisor's truck while a CB was being installed. It was at this time the employee experienced a possible personal medical event and fell out of the truck, striking their head. This caused a small laceration/abrasion to the right forehead which involved swelling.

January 27, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Ace Aggregates, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE texted Plant supervisor that the excavator operator was dropping large rocks too hard in EE's haul truck. EE did not report and injury at that time but after EE's shift EE called HR and said EE's back hurt. EE to Texas med clinic and the ER and was diagnosed with possible muscle and vertebrae injuries.

June 13, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Scruggs Company · Struck against stationary object

IE on the dredge and EE on the bank preparing to fuel the dredge. While lowering the fuel hose to the dredge, IE attempted to catch the hose and the shut off valve cut right palm. EE transported IE to Urgent Care where IE received a Tetanus shot and 5 stitches and was prescribed antibiotics. IE returned to work and finished out the day.

January 5, 2023 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was changing out screens in the shaker at approximately 8am when EE hurt EE's left wrist. EE alleges that EE heard and felt a "pop" while holding up the screen ( 150 lbs ).

October 4, 2022 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was operating an excavator when the haul truck EE just loaded rolled into the cabin of the excavator EE was operating. When the excavator was struck, this caused the windshield to shatter and debris flew into EE's eyes. EE was taken to the emergency room where EE's eyes were flushed and EE was sent home.

August 9, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FSC II, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was filling the water truck when the flexible hose got stuck on the fill pipe. Employee pulled the pipe and it released suddenly striking them in the upper lip causing a small laceration and chipped tooth.

June 1, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
FSC II, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was operating the skid steer when a rock came over the bucket and shattered the windshield. The rock landed in EE's lap and a small piece of glass got behind EE's safety glasses and into left eye. EE used bottled water to flush out the eye and was sent to urgent care where they flushed the eye and confirmed that it was scratched, EE was prescribed an antibiotic ointment.

February 23, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FSC II, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was climbing into a skid steer. Miner's boots were muddy from the rain. Miner slipped & struck right knee on the bucket of the skid steer. The initial pain did not subside, miner was sent to be evaluated. The miner was seen at a local urgent care. X-ray showed no broken bones. Miner has tenderness & restricted motion. Restrictions given for walking, bending & lifting.

November 19, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
FSC II, LLC · Struck by flying object

On Friday, November 19, 2021 sometime between 8-10am EE was welding and grinding at the quarry plant. EE was grinding a spot for my ground for the welder. EE welded 2 bolts to put up a piece of rubber. EE felt like there was something in EE's left eye, but was not able to see anything. Saturday morning, EE woke up with a blood shot and swollen left eye.

September 1, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Scruggs Company · Struck against stationary object

While servicing the dredge, EE slipped and hit leg on a 10" pipe causing an injury below the knee. It was swelling so EE went to get it checked to make sure there was not any damage. Returned right back to work.

January 19, 2021 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE did not follow safety procedures of lockout and tagout, and proceeded to adjust door on hopper while conveyor belts were in motion.

February 25, 2019 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object

One employee was operating the excavator. Second employee's truck was stuck and employee one used the excavator to push truck out. Employee two alleges that it popped their neck.

August 16, 2018 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Scruggs Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While working on the conveyor, IE was taking out a Carter Key, there was a wasp, another EE said "Watch out!" IE jumped, tried to run, tripped and fell on IE's arm/shoulder.

June 11, 2016 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting out of truck to get weight ticket and slipped on gravel, employee grabbed a piece of pipe that was sticking out of the ground in an attempt to arrest fall. EE suffered a cut to the palm of left hand resulting in receiving 9 stitches.

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