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November 20, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

On 11/20/2025 at Melvin Stone, employees were removing the bucket from EX1200 (22030002). When the final pin was pressed out, the stick settled and caught EE's left hand between the stick and bucket cylinder. First aid was given and EMS transported EE for treatment. No fractures reported.

October 16, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Piqua Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repetitive actions, Sweat, No cut resistant gloves utilized, straight blade knife.

October 9, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed finger in the door while exiting the crusher tower after operating rock breaker.

June 10, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was attempting to avoid being stung by a bee and hastily exited from a catwalk down the stairs. EE missed one tread and landed awkwardly causing knee pain. EE denied medical treatment. On Monday 6/23/2025 the employee did notify management that EE would seek medical treatment.

January 31, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was laying on ground for maintenance on wash plant. When employee was getting up off the ground they felt discomfort in their left knee when standing up straight.

January 16, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman MACHINERY
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding the grinder in one hand. Employee was looking at the screen and the grinder had drifted down touched the screen and then skipped over cutting through employee's glove.

January 2, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Struck by flying object

Changing wear bars in head box. When the bolts were loosened the bar flipped hitting the thigh of the operator. The employee was given an Ibuprofen injection by the attending physician at the ER.

January 2, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking on the ground and had a fall from the same level. EE sustained a broken rib on right side. Restricted duty for 2-3 weeks.

August 29, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Contact with electrical current

Attempting to reverse the direction of a conveyor motor.

August 9, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were putting on the hoist cables for the dredge bucket while pulling cable up. Employee was feeding the cable over the drum to other employees. The cable had pinched employee's hand/finger into the hoist drum cutting through the gloves and cutting their right index finger.

August 7, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Contractor drill rig caught fire. 2 extinguishers deployed. 911 called. Fire department extinguished.

August 5, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was operating a propane fueled forklift. The engine stopped. The employee thought the propane tank valve was closed. While attempting to unscrew the supply line, EE's left hand and fingers were burned by the cold propane release.

July 31, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was removing cable clips between a 40 mm and 3/4 cable the 3/4 cable was broke and was frayed {had cable wires sticking out} while removing cable clips it allowed the 3/4 cable to slide down and cut their wrist.

February 15, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Co. LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had locked and tagged out the crusher to adjust the curtain. The rotor was on the "up-stroke" and the employee pushed the rotor over with their hand rather than using a board or steel bar and EE's glove got caught between the rotor and housing. This caused a cut to EE's right thumb requiring 6 stitches.

October 3, 2023 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Individual was cleaning a catwalk by oversized collector on plant# 2. When EE stood back up, EE stepped on a rock and rolled ankle falling to the ground. Sought medical treatment and therapy on own. Reported occupational injury on 2/6/24. Had therapy and requires surgery on 5/29/24. Will have restrictions post surgery.

January 24, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Fall from machine

The employee slipped and fell off of a conveyor belt approximately 5 feet to a concrete floor.

October 6, 2022 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Enon Sand & Gravel LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was handling a steel plate when employee slipped and lost control of the plate and caught a finger between the plate and the deck of the dredge.

May 2, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator Fatality · HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Enon Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was engulfed when they entered the primary feed hopper/bin to clear clogged material.

November 26, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping to install a ladder that had a hinged section. When one of the bolts was removed the upper section hinged down knocking their hand into the side of the ladder and pinched their right thumb.

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