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November 28, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was opening up the entrance gates to the quarry, slipped on the ice and fell, hitting his head causing a laceration.

September 9, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a cable type come-along. Employee got his finger caught between the cable and the frame of the conveyor that he was working on.

July 14, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee took the radiator cap off of the machine while it was still under pressure. To escape the spray he jumped backwards, hitting his arm and back on the machine carriage.

May 15, 2014 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 lifting objects

Employee was replacing the battery in a Euclid rock truck. Employee suffered back strain lifting the battery in and out of the truck.

August 7, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of belting with a utility knife and cut his leg with the knife.

July 19, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was backing a loaded haul truck on a downhill grade in the underground mine. He lost control of the truck and ran backwards into a pillar.

July 12, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was dragging a water hose, he slipped and fell, injuring his shoulder.

January 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading replacement screens into a skidsteer bucket. He got his finger in between the screens and smashed it, fracturing his finger.

December 3, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing into his truck at the beginning of his shift. He had only one hand on the ladder. When he stepped up he lost his balance and was hanging on with the one arm causing a sprain/strain to his shoulder.

September 26, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down, off of the machine, when he stepped down his foot slipped and he fell against the catwalk of the machine.

May 16, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a chute liner plate. When he removed the plate, the door of the chute came down and hit his arm

April 25, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee is a mechanic, he was trying to line up two holes in a scaler boom to insert a roller, he got his pinkie finger caught in a pinch point causing a laceration.

August 15, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator got out of his machine and picked up a broken shank and tip. He hoisted the broken piece onto the catwalk of the machine. Employee stated he felt pain in his groin at this time.

August 5, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver OTHER
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was sitting in his truck waiting to load. He got up out of his seat to stretch and felt a pain in his stomach.

April 25, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

One employee handed a piece of steel plate to another employee. The 2nd employee did not have a good grip on it and it fell to the ground with his finger underneath of it.

December 28, 2009 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 · Fall to the walkway or working surface

It was snowing with slippery conditions; the employee fell and strained his groin.

October 30, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping move an air compressor and got his finger caught in a pinch point, causing a laceration that required stitches.

August 18, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) Fatality · MACHINERY
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

The contract employee was helping to install a counterweight on Gradall XL5110 Scaler. As the weight was lifted into place, one of the connector links of the chain used for lifting broke, causing one end of the weight to strike the ground. This in turn broke the other end, which allowed the weight to strike the employee as it fell.

August 1, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

Loose material became dislodged from the roof. The employee was struck by the falling material, causing blunt force trauma to his lower back.

January 23, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was riding in a truck. When he went to step down out of the truck he missed the grab rail with his right hand, but was able to catch himself with his left hand. When he caught himself he thinks he pulled a muscle or something.

August 28, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was picking up material from the ground, there was a snake underneath the material, which bit him on the finger.

May 18, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by flying object

The employee (a blaster trainee) was assisting the licensed PA blaster in setting off a shot. After the shot went off (approximately 8-10 seconds) the employee went into the line of the shot and was struck in the shin by a piece of flying debris, requiring him to get 6 stitches in his leg.

April 24, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping to assemble framework for a new conveyor. He was attempting to align a bolt into it's corresponding hole, he got his finger caught between the threads of the bolt and the framework.

March 16, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling material from under the belt, he stepped backwards and twisted his ankle.

February 22, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports recurrence of symptoms from a previous incident dated 8/16/04 in which he missed 39 work days. His chiropractor documented that the employee could have a potential of flare ups with work activities.

August 16, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported that he hurt his back climbing into his machine at the beginning of the shift. the chiropractor said the ee has a sprain.

April 30, 2004 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 lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HURT HIS BACK HELPING TO LIFT SCREEN PANELS THAT WERE BEING INSTALLED IN THE SCREEN DECK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT PROBLEM TO MANAGEMENT UNTIL 5/3/04.

January 15, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was operating the salt spreader truck. He got out of the vehicle and later was having symptoms of a heart attack. The ambulance took him to the hospital and he was diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. It was later determined that the truck had a faulty exhaust system and fumes were entering the cab.

August 8, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · No Value Found

THE EE AND THE FOREMAN WERE REMOVING A BROKEN DRILL STEEL FROM THE HOLE THAT WAS DRILLED, THE BROKEN STEEL SLIPPED FROM THE EE'S HANDS AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE DRILL STEEL AND THE SASH ON THE DRILL.

May 30, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE TRANSFER BIN TO THE CONVEYOR. WHILE DOING THIS TASK, HE ENTERED THE BIN WHEN HE EXITED THE BIN HE SLIPPED AND FELL 10 TI 11 FT. TO THE GROU ND BELOW. THIS AREA HAD LOOSE SHOT ROCK (10"MINUS) ON THE GROUND WHICH HELPED INFLICT HIS INJURIES.

February 27, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal IMPOUNDMENT
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Accident type, without injuries

TO CORRECT THE HAZARD OVER THE PORTAL AREA OF MINE #2 AT COOLSPRING QUARRY: FIRST AS ACCESS ROAD WILL BE CONSTRUCTED FROM THE PRESENT BACK FILLED AREA TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO BENCH AREA "A". THEN ONCE SAFE ACCESS IS OBTAINED BY USE OF A DOZER & EXCAVATOR, A MINIMUM OF 50 TO 100 FEET WIDTH WILL BE CLEARED OF THE MATERIAL THAT HAS FAILED. WE WILL LEAVE MATERIAL AGAINST BACK WALL FOR SUPP

October 15, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STEAM CLEANING HIS MACHINE. EE CLAIMS HE DID NOT REALIZE HE WAS INJURED UNTIL HE CLIMBED BACK INTO HIS MACHINE. HE SPECUALTES THAT HE CUT HIMSELF ON EITHER THE HANDLE OR HOSE OF THE STE AM JENNY. EE SUFFERED A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT HAND, REQUIRING STITCHES.

April 24, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS EXITING VEHICLE, HE PUT HIS FOOT ON THE FUEL TANK FROM WHICH THE TREADPLATE WAS MISSING, HE SLIPPED & HE LANDED ON HIS ANKLE, CAUSING AN ANKLE SPRAIN. TREADPLATE HAS SINCE BEEN REPLACED .

April 23, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE WAS REPAIRING MACHINE, RE-INSTALLING CHAIN. FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CHAIN AND THE SPROCKET. EE LACERATED HIS FINGER REQUIRING SUTURES.

January 11, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING REPAIRING CONVEYOR BELT. EE STATED THAT WHEN HE JUMPED TO THE GROUND HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK AND LEG.

August 4, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING CONVEYOR ROLLERS; HE TRIPPED OVER A ROLLED UP TARP, TWISTING HIS KNEE AS HE DID.

August 2, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SWINGING A SLEDGEHAMMER SLEDGEHAMMER HEADBOUNCED OFF OF A METAL CHEEK PLATE CAUSING THE HANDLE TO STRIK EE IN LEFT SHIN

February 7, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR FROZEN MATERIAL THAT WAS ADHERING TO IDLER PULLEY AT GRAVEITY TAKE UP ON THE DOWNHILL CONVEYOR. THE EE'S LEFT HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE BOARD AND CABLE OF CONVEYO R STRUCTURE.

February 1, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator MACHINERY
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS DRILLING FACE, DRILL JAMMED AND EE GRABBED HOLD OF THE HOT DRILL WITH HIS BARE HAND, BURNING HIS LEFT HAND.

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