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December 9, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR HAS A BACK ACHE FROM THE SEAT CUSHIONS BEING WORN OUT. OPERATOR CANNOT WORK BECAUSE OF THE BACKACHE. THE CUSHIONS HAVE SINCE BEEN REPLACED.

December 4, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE ICE. WHEN THEY FELL, THEY STUCK A HAND OUT TO CATCH THEMSELVES. WHEN THEY DID THAT, THEY DISLOCATED THEIR SHOULDER.

November 13, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE SWING PUMP FROM THE MACHINE. THE PUMP WAS STUCK BUT THEN BROKE FREE UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN IT BROKE FREE, IT BENT EMPLOYEE'S ARM IN AN AWKWARD POSITION

October 23, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

OPERATOR STEPPED OUT OF THE CAB ONTO THE CATWALK TO WIPE EE'S WINDOWS. WHEN EE LEANED OVER, EE'S HARD HAT FELL OFF. EE LEANED OVER MORE TO PICK UP EE'S HARD HAT AND WHEN EE ROSE BACK UP, EE HIT EE'S HEAD ON A ROOF PROTECTOR.

July 18, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing a flat tire on the service truck. EE lifted the tire without assistance and then was diagnosed with a ventral hernia.

May 31, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE SERVICE TRUCK, EMPLOYEE SAID EMPLOYEE CAUGHT THE SOLE OF EMPLOYEE'S BOOT AND TWISTED KNEE

April 25, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked to the rear of the haul truck to check lights for the pre-trip inspection. EE twisted ankle on the berm behind the truck. Upon examination, EE has edema and bruising in the heel. Employee placed in a CAM boot, modified duty until MRI is taken.

April 20, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE WASTE OIL TANK TO THE SERVICE TRUCK. EE SLIPPED AND FELL AND TRIED TO CATCH SELF. WHEN EE TRIED TO CATCH SELF, EE TORE THEIR BICEP.

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