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October 11, 2025 IL · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person OTHER
Falling Springs Quarry Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE is believed to have received insect bites on 10/11/25. On 10/14/25, the EE sought treatment due to swelling, redness and itchiness at the bit site. EE received a steroid injection, prescription antibiotics and was advised to go home and rest. EE went to urgent care for follow-up on 10/16/25. Operator notified on 11/17/25, when urgent care invoice was received.

August 13, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Falling Springs Quarry Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drive motor belts broke on horizontal impact crusher. They wrapped around the shive. The first few belts were tough to cut. The second to last belt cut very easy because the last belt broke while cutting the second to last belt. Cut the inside of left forearm with razor knife. 8 stitches.

February 2, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falling Springs Quarry Company · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was climbing out from changing a screen in Tower 1. Employee was wearing gloves and PPE and caught a sharp piece of screen with their hand, cutting it through the glove.

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