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May 31, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While mounting tires on rims in shop - felt pain in left elbow.

February 27, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While replacing recoil spring on feeder for crusher the tooling slipped causing the spring to pinch left thumb.

January 24, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off of a ladder and while backing up, employee tripped over crusher blow bars on pallet. Employee fell on the blow bars causing a scrape on right shin.

August 21, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was picking rocks by conveyor and got finger caught between rocks, cutting finger on sharp edge.

March 16, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While picking up spreader bar to put on lowboy, spreader bar for the dragline bucket. The spreader bar slipped, pinning finger against a piece of metal.

December 21, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped on the air hose from EE's service truck. EE fell on left leg trying to catch self as EE fell. EE broke both bones in left leg below the knee.

December 14, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing out of dial split tank, EE heard something pop and pull in left shoulder. Pain became worse as time went on.

November 3, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

While getting off dragline, EE twisted knee on rock on the ground.

August 30, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted/overturned left ankle getting off ladder on Pioneer crusher.

February 3, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

While driving the D400 E Haul Truck, EE was shaken around cab and hit elbow on metal bar on left side door/window. Elbow sore and tingling in one finger.

August 27, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

While putting air in tire in the shop, the tire sidewall blew out causing the tire to flip over knocking the employee down causing the tire to land on right ankle.

August 22, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee caught knee between tire and bumper while putting on alternator on Truck. Put pressure on knee and or twisted knee cap.

February 13, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

While working on 2400 Dragline air cylinder, the wrench slipped which caused EE's wrist to hit the brake band/drum.

November 8, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a hammer, striking a back-out hammer (a punch hammer), when a piece of metal broke off the punch end, striking leg.

November 3, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was trying to loosen nut on Eagle Sand Screw. Nut broke loose. In process the wrench pinched finger against frame.

January 4, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was taking engine out of loader when engine broke free of transmission. Right elbow hit loader frame. Continues to have soreness in elbow. Employee did not report accident until 1/13/2017.

May 23, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using pry bar on Lippmann Crusher, bar slipped hitting EE's right palm of hand. This caused cut on palm of hand. EE was not wearing gloves.

October 1, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling linkage pin on a 980G Loader. Pin shifted smashing/pinching tip of left little finger.

February 19, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving Pegson crawler crusher with hand control. The door to crusher panel hit ramp structure. Door support cylinder knocked his hard hat off and door fell down cutting head.

May 12, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working on the 375 Excavator, when loosening a hydraulic line, oil sprayed on left hand and body.

December 17, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was helping to repair #1 Belt on the Aggregate Plant when he felt a burning on the inside upper thigh. He assumed he was stung by a bug. Date first reported to supervisor 12/23/13

July 3, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on crusher, pry bar slipped and cut finger.

June 28, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Rock from crusher hit employee in mouth.

May 20, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE lost control of truck and hit power pole. He does not know why he lost control.

December 18, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was taking back cover off engine compartment of 980B when cover slipped and cut and pinched left little finger on frame of loader between cover and frame.

December 11, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was digging out the 3500 dragline shovel. He felt pain in lower back. Pain now runs down back of legs.

July 30, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on clamps on Pioneer belt. A sliver of metal entered eye. EE was wearing glasses and face shield.

March 27, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee found tick on right side of neck. He pulled it off. Wednesday morning he found a lump on his neck and it kept getting bigger.

January 12, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE foot slipped when he was walking on dragline. When he went to catch himself, his left hand grabbed a mirror which broke resulting in a cut middle finger.

January 10, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Accident was not reported until January 16, 2012. EE was lifting cribbing when he felt a pain in right middle of back.

November 14, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on left knee at Canica Crusher.

September 28, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Putting on welding hood when something got in eye.

July 7, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

While removing a rock from the crusher, the rock rolled and hit employee's right knee.

June 22, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

When employee was crossing under conveyor he slipped on the wet ground. He tried to catch himself. All weight went onto left ankle when he fell.

December 21, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EE slipped getting our of bobcat skidstear loader. He tried to catch himself and jammed his hand into the ground

July 28, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

A side arm on 740 Articulated Haul Truck was being cleaned in wash area when the arm slipped off blocks falling on right foot.

June 18, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

While walking on catwalk at end of day, employee slipped and fell on right side.

January 15, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

This accident was not reported to supervisor until 1/22/09. Employee was operating a 740 haul truck. He complained of hitting a rut in road and was thrown around in cab. Seat belt was on. When it was reported to supervisor, employee complained of blood in urine. Then when he went to Dr. he complained of blood in stool.

August 4, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trying to get rock out of the crusher when he slipped, tearing finger on guard when falling.

May 17, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Another employee was throwing a chain over an overhead pipe when the hook on chain hit him on forehead.

April 25, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was taking out back plate of #2 screen deck, when the plate fell, pinching outside of right foot.

April 2, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repeated constant use and writing of weight scale tickets.

October 25, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was tightening teeth on dragline bucket with 3/4" drive ratchet when he pulled back muscle. Did not tell supervisor until 10/26/07.

October 16, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Shoulder sore from swinging sledge hammer while helping to repair a broken drive chain on 2400 Dragline No. 2.

October 1, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving a d400 Haul truck when he hit a bump and felt something in shoulder. Pulled muscle in left shoulder.

August 10, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking between crusher and catwalk when he stepped off side of catwalk causing ankle sprain. (overturned ankle). Did not want to go to dr. on 8/10/07. Then 8/23/07 he decided to go to Dr.

August 10, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on a wrench when the wrench slipped off bolt. Wrench in his hand came back and hit him in the face.

March 19, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning crusher, ee strained his shoulder and arm.

January 9, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

A steel bar used to clean the feeder fell against the door window of the control room. Employee was inside the control room at the time. A piece of glass or dirt went into his right eye from the broken window.

December 21, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

Ee was greasing the truck bed cylinder on a ladder. The ladder started to fall. Instead of falling with the ladder, He jumped off the ladder and landed on his feet. He felt some pain in his lower back.

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