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June 2, 1999 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEANING A 60-70 POUND STEEL SHAFT ON THE GRAVE CONVEYOR WITH A FILE. HE WAS ROLLING IT AROUND TO CLEAN IT. IT FELL OFF OF THE STAND AND ONTO HIS LEFT HAND. IT MASHED THE LITTLE FIN GER AND RING FINGER. HIS LITTLE FINGER WAS SPLIT SLIGHTLY NEAR THE FINGERNAIL, AND BOTH FINGERNAILS WERE BLACK AND BLUE. HE FRACTURED BOTH FINGERS.

April 14, 1999 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SCREEN CLOTH ON 2ND DECK OF 6 X 16 DIESTER. EMPLOYEE CRAWLED UP BETWEEN DECKS TO REMOVE CLOTH AND WAS TRYING TO GET BACK OUT WHEN HE PULLED SOMETHING ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

December 4, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM 769 STOCKPILE TRUCK. LADDER STEP BROKE, AND EE SPRAINED HIS KNEE.

July 7, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF OF CONVEYOR TO LOCK IT OUT, HIS FOOT WAS CAUGHT BY A SKID AND WHEN STEPPING DOWN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

March 2, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE SCREEN ON THE GRAVEL PLANT INSTALLED NEW SCREENS. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF THE BOLT, AND HIS HAND FLEW INTO THE BOLT. HIS GLOVE WAS NOT TORN, BUT THE IMPA CT CUT THE MIDDLE KNUCKLE OF HIS RIGHT RING FINGER. AT THE MEDCENTER THE DOCTOR CLEANED THE WOUND, APPLIEA A BUTTERFLY PATCH AND A METAL SPLINT TO KEEP THE FINGER FROM MOVING. HE WAS ALSO GIV

January 8, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

FOUR MEN WERE USING TWO CHAIN WRENCHES TO TIGHTEN AN 8 INCH PIPE COUPLING WHEN ONE OF THE CHAINS BROKE LETTING THE WRENCH DROP TO THE FLOOR PINCHING THE FINGER OF EMPLOYEE.

September 8, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INSTALLING CAB ON 980C LOADER, EE GOT FINGERS BETWEEN CAB & CABN MOUNTS ON MACHINE. THE OTHER MECHANIC HELPING, PRIED CAB OVER TO HELP LINE UP TO THE MOUNTS, PINCHING EE'S FINGERS BETWEEN THE CAB & MOUNTS.

August 7, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

EE JUMPED OFF BACK OF TRUCK AFTER PUTTING UP SOME TOOLS. HE BRUISED HIS HEEL WHEN HE HIT THE GROUND.

August 1, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING PIN IN HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER WHEN CYLINDER PUSHED PIN BACK OUT OF HOLE PINNING HAND AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE TO CYLINDER.

July 9, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE PARKED TRUCK AT BOTTOM OF RAMP AND WAS ROLLING A ROCK APPROX. 1-1/2' IN DIAMETER OFF HAUL ROADWAY. FEELS HE MAY HAVE PULLED A MUSCLE OR STRIN IN GROIN AREA, EE WANTED TO WAIT A DAY OR SO TO SEE IF PAIN SUBSIDED.

May 19, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING ON A PIPE WHICH CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM IN THE FORHEAD JUST BELOW THE RIM OF HIS HAT.

January 20, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING CONVEYOR BELT WITH A RAZOR KNIFE. KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT INTO LEFT FOREARM.

May 20, 1996 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

STARTING PLANT, RAISED UP AND HIT ANGLE ON THE PLANT CUTTING TOP OF HEAD.

May 7, 1996 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OVER A PILE OF STONE AND LOST HIS BALANCE, SLIPPED AND FELL. PULLED GROIN MUSCLE.

March 19, 1996 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE SCREEN CLOTH ON THE FIRST SCREEN AT THE PLANT. THE WRENCH SLIPPED, AND HIT HIM UNDER THE LEFT JAW, CHIPPING/BREAKING OFF A PIECE OF HIS BACK TOOTH ON THE L EFT SIDE.

January 10, 1996 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING CABLE SLINGS OFF OF THE CRANE HOOK, THE THIRD CABLE SLING FLIPPED. CABLE STRUCK HIS MOUTH, AND CHIPPED FRONT LEFT TOOTH.

November 29, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING THE ROLLERS FROM THE TRACK FRAME ON D8L DOZER WHEN THE ROLLER FELL AND ROLLED, WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO BALANCE THE ROLLER TO REMOVE IT. THE ROLLER HIT HIS LEFT HAND, BENDING BAC K THE THUMB, CAUSING BRUISING, SPRAIN, AND STRETCHED LEGIMENTS.

November 27, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CRUSHER OPERATOR HAD LARGE ROCK STUCK IN CRUSHER. EMPLOYEE CAME DOWN FROM TRUCK TO HELP. AS EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN TO CRUSHER ON CAT WALK, A PIECE OF STONE APPROX. 1 1/2" IN DIAMETER CAME O UT OF CRUSHER OPENING, STRIKING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT EYE BROW.

October 30, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

STEPPING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONTO CATWALK OFCRANE, IT WAS RAINING & HE FELL HITTING RIGHT KNEE ON COUNTER WEIGHT.

October 3, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING READY TO REMOVE A PIECE OF PLATE STEEL FROM STEEL RACK WITH PLATE CLAMP. HE PRIED THE PIECE OF PLATE OUT OF INSTALL PLATE CLAMP AND IN SO DOING DISLODGED ANOTHER PLATE TH AT WAS CAUGHT ON BONDING CLAMP CAUSING IT TO FALL 2" DOWN ON TOP OF HIS FOOT.

September 25, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Irving Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING ON A 30-R CRANE. HE WAS USING A DRILL TO BORE A HOLE IN FRAME OF THE MACHINE, THE DRILL BIT CAUGHT IN THE HOLE CAUSING IT TO TWIST PINCHING HIS THUMB BETWEEN THE DRILL AND FRAME , FRACTURING HIS RIGHT THUMB.

August 23, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS MOVING SMALL AIR TANK ON A PORTABLE FEEDER. THE AIR TANK FELL AND HE TRIED TO CATCH IT AND HURT WRIST.

July 31, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GREASING THE MOBILE EQUIPMENT THE PREUMATIC GREASE GUN WAS EMPTY EE WAS CHANGING THE GREASE GUN OVER A NEW PAIL OF GREASE EE WAS USING A SCREWDRIVER TO TAKE THE LID OFF OF THE PAIL THE SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED & HIS FINGER WAS CUT ON THE LID

June 29, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE EQUIPMENT WAS SHUT DOWN, EE WAS STANDING ON OUTSIDE OF ROLL CRUSHER. HE WAS ROLLING PULLEYBACKWARDS TO LET STONE FALL THROUGH CRUSHER. HE SLIPPED & FELL APPROX 10' DOWN ONTO GROUND, LAND ING ON BOTH FEET. HE FRACTURED HIS LEFT HEEL. [EE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ON OUTSIDE OF CRUSHER. ATHIS TASK IS TO BE PERFORMED INSIDE CRUSHER FOR SAFEY REASONS.]

December 29, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE LOST CONTROL OF A TRASH CONTAINER AND IT FELL INTO THE DUMPSTER. HE CLIMBED UP ON THE EDGE OF THE DUMPSTER TO RETRIEVE THE CONTAINER. WHEN THE CONTAINER WAS PULLE DUP THE EMPLOYE EL OST HIS BALANC EAND FELL TOT HE GORUND @ 4' AND LANDED ON IHS RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 15, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Irving Materials Inc · Struck against a moving object

ROGER WAS IN THE 988F CATERPILLAR LOADER, LOADING TRUCKS. A BIG ROCK ROLLED OFF THE PILE BEFORE HE WAS READY FOR IT . HE PUT THE LOADER IN REVERSE TO GET AWAY FROM IT, BUT IT HIT THE TEETH ON THE BUCKET AND JARRED THE LOADER.

August 3, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HELPING CRUSHER OPERATOR REMOVE ROCK FROM CRUSHER PLATFORM. REMOVING ROCK WITH CHAIN HOIST, HOIST SLIP, ROCK STRIKING BAR LAYING ON PLATFORM. BAR FLIP STRIKING EE'S KNEE.

July 11, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS BEATING ON THE GATE OF THE HOPPER TO RELEASE STONE, WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL WENT INTO HSI LEFT EYE.

May 4, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE & EE WERE REMOVING A 4IN PIPE OT OF A 12IN CONCRETE WALL EE WAS HOLDING A PUNCH EE WAS HITTING IT W/A 8LB SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE THE PIPE OUT OF THE WALL EE MISSED PUNCH & HIT EE RT THUMB

April 19, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING WATER TRUCK FOR DUST CONTROL HE STEPPED FROM WATER TRUCK TO CATWALK AT THE WATER FILL STATION & SPRAINED KNEE THE CATWALK IS IN LINE WITH THE TRUCK DOOR & THERE IS NO EL EVATION DIFFERENCE

February 21, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STANDING IN BED OF SERVICE TRUCK. HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A TRANS CARRIER ASSEMLY AND TURNED TO PLACE ASSEMBLY ON A SKID, INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

September 13, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE ROLL-AWAY CHUTE OUT TO CHANGE SCREEN CLOTH ON A DEISTER SCREEN &PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK

June 21, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS DRIVING HAUL TRUCK TO CRUSHER. HE SPOTTED A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY. HE GOT OUT OF HIS TRUCK TO MVOE ROCK AND PULLED THE LIGAMENTS IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 3, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLOSING HATCH ON TANKER TRUCK WHEN THE DRIVER, DROVE AWAY. EE GRABBED THE LOADING SPOUT, WHEN THE TRUCK LEFT. UNABLE HANGE ON HE DROPPED APPROX. 10 FEET TO THE GROUND.

February 3, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BRUISE RIBS. TAKING BOLT LOOSE LAYING OVER WRENCH USING HIS WEIGHT TO LOOSEN BOLT.

January 29, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A FEED BOX TO A CONVEYOR. HE HAD THE WIPERS REMOVED AND LAYING ON THE CONVEYOR. WHEN HE CRAWLED UP IN THE OPENING OF THE FEED BOX,HE BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE WIPER. T HE CONVEYOR WAS LOCKED OUT AND TAGGED.

November 20, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A 5 FT PRY BAR ON A ROLL AWAY STONE CHUTE TO POSITION IT PROPERLY. EE STATED HE WAS PRYING AND BENT OVER TO INSTALL A LOCKING PIN WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 17, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOEYE HAD SWEPT THE LUNCHROOM FLOOR AND PROCEEDED TO EMPTY A SMALL GARBAGE CONTAINER.WHEN HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP THE CONTAINER,HE EXPEREINCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.HE STATED H E SAT DOWN FOR A WHILE GETTING UP HE EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN AGAINS WITH DIFFICULTY WALKING.

October 9, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING ON WELDING GOGGLES AND CAUGHT CORNER OF LEFT EYE.

June 3, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SORTING BOULDERS AT GRAVEL PLANT OPERATION BOULDER SLIPPED AND SMASHED MIDDLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND,FINGER RECEIVED CONTUSION AND LACERATION.

May 6, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SPADE SHOVEL,CLEANING PACKED LIME DUST OFF A RECIPRICATING FEEDER.EMPLOYEE SATES HE LIFTED A SHOVEL FEULL OF MATERIAL AND TURNED JUST RIGHT,PULLING WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS AMU SCLE IN HIS GROIN AREA.NOTE:FEEDER WAS SHUT DOWN AND LOCKED OUT.

May 5, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRIVING HAUL UNIT HIT BUMP AS HE WAS TURNING PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK

January 27, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS BREAKING UP COLD MIX TO LOAD FOR CUSTOMER, MATERIAL WAS HARD AND FROZEN WHICH JARRED HIM WHEN HE MADE IMPACT WITH THE LOADER BUCKET.

January 22, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON FEEDER PINCH FINGER BETWEEN TWO GEARS

January 20, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I NAME WAS OPERATING A 7IN DISC GRINDER GRINDING WHEEL CAUGHT THE EDGE OF THE STEEL PIPE & TWISTED HIS LEFT ARM

December 18, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER, CLEAN METAL OFF, PIECE OF METAL GOT INTO EYE.

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