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May 11, 2026 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Bryan Rock Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Had EE's finger accidentally struck with a chipping hammer that another employee was using. Causing a cut 7 stitches, and bruising.

June 5, 2025 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bryan Rock Products, Inc. · Struck by falling object

An employee was installing a spray bar on a wash screen. EE dropped the spray bar on EE's right index finger while attempting to bolt down the spray bar. It fractured the tip and caused a cut requiring approximately 6 stitches on EE's right index finger. Two other employees were on the other side of the screener, but neither visually witnessed the accident.

December 30, 2024 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Bryan Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was crawling under rock shoot to gain access to rear panel, while climbing out stepped on rock, twisted and fell they twisted their left ankle and needs a boot and restrictions after seeing the doc.

September 28, 2024 MN · Metal/Non-Metal trespasser SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bryan Rock Products Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A Renaissance Fair attendee bypassed a fence and berm to climb on the quarry wall and fell 30-35 feet to the ground below. Authorities said alcohol was suspected and they are still investigating. The injured person is not a Bryan Rock employee and no employees or equipment were present.

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