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July 8, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While standing, individual attempted to lift a 4x8' sheet of plywood from chest height to overhead position. Plywood had dirt on it making it heavier than anticipated. Extra exertion caused a pulled muscle under left scapula around to under left pectoral muscle. Co-worker immediately checked individual for any sign of back injury before returning to the office to report incident.

November 16, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was checking battery cable connections on track hoe that would not start. EE lifted the battery box lid with EE's right hand. the box lid slammed shut onto EE's left thumb, just below the thumb nail.

August 10, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) POWERED HAULAGE
S-S-S Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor claims that a 300 pound steel sheet was being lowered with a crane. Got hung up and then dropped a foot while EE was holding it, caused pain in EE's left shoulder because EE caught the sheet.

July 18, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
S-S-S Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee shoveling under #2 crusher system. Employee alleges EE hit a bolt head or solid object with the shovel and the shovel stopped abruptly and EE's right shoulder popped.

August 15, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was bending over a table/workbench pulling a large gear toward self. Employee felt pain in lower back and leg. Pain increased with time. The employee used a sledge hammer after feeling pain.

June 19, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S-S-S Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was descending dozer. EE stepped from dozer to stepladder. The ladder went sideways. Employee tried to catch self by grabbing hose on the dozer's lift cylinder, but EE's hand slipped, causing EE to hit the left side of head against the dozer filter and fell to the ground.

November 9, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S-S-S Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on a wrench overhead. The wrench slipped on the bolt head and hit him in face.

July 10, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S-S-S Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

6'1", 430lb employee was performing morning mobile equipment servicing duties. He was dismounting passenger-side ladder of 988 endloader. As he applied his weight to the last rung, the ladder gave way. He did not fall. He was able to maintain 3 pt contact w/left leg extended. Emp. claimed he heard a "pop" in his left knee. Medical exam determined sprain/tissue injury to left knee.

November 19, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
S-S-S Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE preparing to air tires on another co. vehicle. F350 was parked on 3-5% grade w/parking brake set & trans. in neutral. Employee was out of his truck starting to air tires, he saw his F350 rolling backwards. He attempted to get in his F350 to stop the rolling, fell under. Front drivers' s side tire rolled over his left leg. Fractured left femur. Minor cut to back of head.

September 6, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing hydraulic cylinder on the quarry dump truck. As the cylinder was remove, it caught the employees right pinky finger between cylinder and the truck's fuel tank.

August 3, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
S-S-S Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding (maintenance) @ riprap plant when experienced irritation in his rt eye. Employee went to exam eye, flushed it with saline solution, found small particle on cornea. After an unsuccessful attempt at removing the particle, management sent employee to an eye care professional for removal. The particle was small piece of rust embedded in the cornea.

February 16, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S-S-S Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on a piece of snow covered plexi-glass. He fell on his right hip.

February 1, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
S-S-S Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was attempting to manually light the used oil burning furnace, when he checked the flame, the material backdrafted. Employee suffered minor irritation to his face and eyes.

April 13, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand OTHER
S-S-S Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was walking when he felt a foreign particle blow into his left eye.

March 2, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S-S-S Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was carrying a porta power jack and tripped on torch hoses. His left pinky finger was smashed when he fell and the jack fell on his finger.

January 13, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
S-S-S Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Empl.was using grinder to clean pin from the brakes of a quarry machine. His right index finger was pulled into the wire wheel causing an abrasion. The outer layer of skin was removed for 2/3 the dia. of the finger from the tip to primary knuckle. The abrasion was approx 2.5 in. After first aid, the empl.refused medical treatment,returned to work. No gloves or holding tool.

February 7, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was drilling with electric hand drill throuhg a truck mounted toolbox when employee's hand contacted a sharp piece of metal and cut his hand.

May 29, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had a lit cigarette in his mouth. He was wearing a work vest. He was attempting to stop a slowly rolling pickup truck. Upon entering the truck, the vest flipped the burning cigarette up into his right eye.

January 9, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S-S-S Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was exiting #3 loadout system, going down stairs, slipped on step and hit left shoulder on railing.

August 14, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S-S-S Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending a 10-12 FT ladder, carrying tools in his left hand. He lost his footing (slipped). He grabbed the ladder with his right hand to catch himself, resulting in a strained right shoulder.

May 31, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S-S-S Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from an upper roll top barge lid to a lower barge lid approximately 14". He slipped and sprained right ankle. The injury was the result of the employee not being adequately aware of his environment and incorrect foot placement. No equipment was involved, employee was wearing required PPE. Employee was familiar with job being performed.

April 27, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
S-S-S Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee phoned in 5/1/06 a.m. with eye problem. He indicated that he may have gotten something in it Thurs. (4/27/06) or Fri. (4/28/06) or may have "pink eye". He was told to go to a clinic. He was not able to see a Doctor until 5/2/06. Diagnosis - inflamation of eyelid.

April 5, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of haul truck. He climbed down a ladder when right foot touched the ground. he turned and twisted right ankle.

February 10, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
S-S-S Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WASHING OUT BIN WITH HOT WATER, PIECE OF HOT MATERIAL/WATER WAS DISLODGED INTO LEFT EYE, RESULTING IN A BURN. EYE WAS FLUSHED AND TREATED BY ER. EE RETURNED TO FULL DUTY ON 2-16-04.

February 12, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS INSTALLING AN AIR HORN ON THE SAND DREDGEWHEN HE LEANED INTO AN OVERHEAD CONDUIT BRACE & CUT HIS HEAD. HE REQUIRED 5 STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND. HE RETD TO FULL DUTY THE NEXT DAY

January 22, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRYING TO LOWER A CONVEYOR BELT BY CUTTING THE SUPPORT BEAM OFF, SUPPORTING THIS BEAM WITH A PROP & THEN REMOVING THE PROP TO ALLOW THE SUPPORT BEAM TO FALL 6' TO THE GROUND. AS HE WAS REMOVING THE PROP, THE BEAM & PROP BOTH FELL TO THE GROUND & ONE OF THEM STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT HIP AREA.

May 1, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING 1/2 LINK FROM A CHAIN WHEN THE CHAIN SLIPPED AND HIS FINGERS FROM BOTH HANDS WERE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CHAIN AND THE SPROCKET. A TOTAL OF SIX FINGERS WERE BRUISED AND/OR CUT. EE DID NOT HAVE ANY BROKEN BONES NOR DID HE REQUIRE ANY STITCHES.

March 27, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S-S-S Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LYING IN A PRONE POSITION WORKING ON REPLACING TWO SIZING SCREENS WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO SCREEN SUPPORTS. IN THE PROCESS OF TRYIN GTO FREE HIS BOOT, HE TWI STIGED HIS LEFT KNEE OUT OF JOINT. EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY TO REPAIR LEFT KNEE IN 1990 AND STATED THA KNEE HAS DISLOCATED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE AT HOME.

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