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November 16, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was placing signs in the pit areas when became entangled with the sign post EE was carrying and tripped. Bruising EE's knee and causing small cut. EE waited to go to medical services on 11-28-16 where EE was placed on restricted duty for EE's knee.

October 18, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was entering the stockpile truck and was apparently stung by a bee that EE felt crawling on neck. EE reached up and pinned it against neck and was stung. EE had an allergic reaction and was taken to the ER where EE received a steroid injection and was told to take some Benadryl.

August 9, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was wearing work gloves and dropped the fuel nozzle which landed on right 5th digit causing a laceration and fractured 5th digit. EE is being sent to hand specialist for medical treatment.

June 28, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening a bolt on the shaker screen wear rubber with a ratchet and socket. The socket was not seated well on the bolt and it slipped and hit EE in the cheek chipping tooth and caused EE to bite tongue. EE was sent to see the dentist for the tooth.

June 28, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Welder was salvaging parts off old Scale. Stepped on I-beam. Employee was located 16-18 inches off the ground, and employee stepped on I-beam, lost footing and fell cutting top of left hand and fracturing right shoulder.

June 22, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing drive line on MP0227 so EE could repair parking brake. EE was knocking out U joint when a piece broke off and stuck in the left wrist. Sent to clinic and had piece removed and was given tetanus. Removal of foreign body. 30CFR50.20-3(a) 1(ii) EE was wearing PPE.

April 20, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was unplugging the air hose from the hose reel, when EE's right hand was injected with metal, dirt, and air. EE was taken to the Hospital for care

March 14, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) FIRE
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was cutting a piece of steel when the torch hose caught fire causing a burn to EE's abdomen. EE was prescribed Rx and restricted duty.

February 22, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a bin pulley on MJ-0201. When the pulley got stuck between two uprights. EE pulled on it causing it to swing back and strike EE's left hand causing restricted duty.

February 18, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling a waste oil cart from under the truck EE was working on. EE slipped and fell causing restricted duty.

February 10, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning berm from in front of spoil/stripping ledge prior to break time. Material from the ledge slid down the wall onto the bucket down the boom and through the windshield of the cab. Victim exited loader and sought first aid. EE was sent to medical care, and diagnosed with lacerations and contusions. EE was perpendicular to the face and material was rock and mud.

February 2, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was checking the oil in a Komatsu WA600 when right hand struck the engine compartment door. 24-48 hours later EE was diagnosed with cellulitis of the hand. EE was prescribed Rx to treat the cellulitis.

January 20, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to reset the metal detector at the scrubber stone plant. As EE was walking through the quarry EE slipped on snow hurting EE's left foot. For clarification, this was NOT a walkway or travelway. EE stepped in fresh snow and slipped - felt pain in EE's foot.

January 14, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was stockpiling material at Plant 2 when EE decided on their own to try a different route. The short cut had a rut/ditch that EE forgot about the resulted in truck damage and hit EE's face/head on the steering wheel. Employee is being disciplined.

January 13, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee suspects to have re-aggravated EE's back while operating the loader all day the prior to seeking medical treatment. EE cannot identify what or when EE's injury occurred.

December 3, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a light fixture from shoulder height to ground felt a pop in lower back. Fixture weighed 30 - 40 pounds.

November 19, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking down steps to close grease pit after servicing equipment and stumbled rolling his ankle. (Sprain)

September 23, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was being loaded in the Euclid R-85 in the pit when he turned to look out of his driver's side window the load being dumped into the truck causes the truck to rock causing him to hit forehead on window of haul truck. Employee was not prepared for this rock/shift in movement.

August 20, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adjusting the mirror in his 924 Loader, and the lens broke cutting his right wrist. It was treated with first aid the next day reported he went to doctor to have it check. They cleaned it, and applied steri-strips for closure. i.e. similar to butterfly bandage.

August 17, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was pushing up on conveyor roller and felt a sharp pain in right shoulder and elbow. Ice was applied and sent to OMP for medical evaluation. He is on restricted duty.

July 31, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EE stumbled on his truck's floor mat and fell on his right knee. Contusion/swelling of right knee.

July 27, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was replacing compressed gas cylinders on the Oxy-fuel torch section on welding trailer, and smashed his fingers between the new bottle and the structural steel of the support rail of the trailer.

July 1, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee went to lift a screen to help install screens and cut his thumb on the edge of the screen. Gloves were available and he chose not to wear them.

June 24, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was filling and lifting 5" bags for powder truck. Felt twinge in back.

May 12, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was opening an aluminum can of welding rods and his hand slid across edge of can lacerating his hand requiring three stitches.

May 11, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal machinist OTHER
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

Upon leaving the quarry to travel to other mine he felt a burning feeling in his eye. He said the wind was wild because of weather front coming in. He called safety and said something is in his eye. He went to eye doctor - rust speck was removed off the eye. Eye doctor administered Rx eye drops as required by Indiana law. EE wears safety eye wear.

April 29, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE is our dredge operator and a mechanic, and he was repairing an outboard motor on the Jon boat when it "snapped" or broke free from boat's connection and his left hand was in the path of the fly wheel when the motor rose up/throttled out of the water during mechanical repair.

April 23, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has had a confirmed STS in his hearing in both ears. He was tested and re-tested and sent to Family Dr for blockage. He still shows shift that cannot be determined in the 2K and 3K frequencies as to work or medical related. He had substantial loss upon base line in 2/00.

April 21, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee, roof bolter, exited equipment and was struck by a rock off the bolted back. He received three stitches and bruises. Fifteen minute was notified and investigated by MSHA.

February 27, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Equipment number MQ-0667 developed a hydraulic leak. Upon opening a spiral boom cover, hydraulic oil injected into the employee's left fifth digit.

January 15, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was climbing up his truck steps, he felt a sharp pain in his right groin.

December 13, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was changing a broken bucket cylinder. He was sprayed with hydraulic fluid on his body. While finishing the process of the job, hydraulic fluid dripped into his eyes. He was wearing proper personal protective equipment while the work was being done.

October 11, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Upon the completion of cleaning with a wire wheel attachment, EE had discomfort in his right eye. He was sent to the doctor and a foreign body was removed. EE was given prescription eye drops.

September 24, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down the ladder of the CAT loader. When he reached the ground, employee stepped awkwardly on the dirt on the ground, rolling his left ankle.

July 1, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping carry a screen. The screen slipped from his hand cutting his left index finger.

May 28, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE has had back issues work related / personal for many years. He reported it and wanted medical treatment. It has recently been diagnosed as work related. Exact cause is undetermined - he is a Bulldozer operator which does involve vibration/bounce.

May 8, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE parked his loader in pit two after moving a water pump. EE was descending down the ladder of the loader when he stepped on a rock on the ground, rolling/twisting his left ankle.

February 17, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

WW was washing out around MK-509 feeder when a piece of mud got into his left eye. EE was wearing personal protective equipment.

January 21, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over to pick up a cable to hand it to someone. When he grabbed the cable and stood up, he felt something pull in his lower back.

January 7, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was dismounting the excavator in the underground limestone mine and stepped on a rock rolling/twisting left ankle.

November 5, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling the breasting wire on the center of TE-5261(river barge) and felt a pull/discomfort in forearm. He returned to normal duty that day, but the injury has progressed and doctor now decided he need Carpal Tunnel surgery (6-12-14.)

September 11, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on a travel way when he slipped, turning his ankle.

September 3, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was not paying attention walking alongside of a barge when he stepped on a winch cable, which resulted in a rolled ankle.

August 29, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing a seal from a brake head. His hands slipped off while pulling on the seal, cutting both left and right thumbs.

August 19, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall down stairs

EE started to walk down a set of steps and missed the first step, then slid on his behind down a few steps.

July 27, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hanging conveyor belt for an air wall using an air impact and noticed an irritation in his eye. EE was wearing all appropriate PPE including safety glasses.

February 21, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking around a water pump on the ground in Pit #2 when he slipped and fell injuring his right ring finger.

February 20, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE was assisting a welder replace plates on scales at the I-164 Sand Pit, and sometime during the course of the day he received a flash burn which was not identified/noticed until later that night. He went to the ER because of a burning feeling. He did not remember ever directly seeing the flash, but did indicate he knew the work was in progress.

February 6, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was assisting in the switching out of barges when the barge winch brake was left on, and the boat pulled out with the cable and brake still on. The cable broke and whip lashed back into EE's lower legs. Life Flight was called.

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