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May 16, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
County Materials Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee stated that they were re-blocking a breaker while it was raining. The rain splashed debris into their left eye and as the day went on it became sore, swollen, and excreting discharge.

March 11, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
County Materials Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE was dumping a load of material out of the box of a haul truck. The cab was turned slightly which caused the cab to tip slowly on the left side causing EE to slam left hip into armrest in cab

July 12, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Struck against a moving object

EE was in haul truck being loaded. The excavator scooped the 4th bucket, swung around to dump in truck but didn't have bucket high enough and hit left hand corner of haul truck box.

September 19, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling on a wrench to loosen a rusty bolt on a conveyor, EE felt a sharp pain in their back and front groin.

June 28, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
County Materials Corp. · Struck by flying object

While using an angle grinder to assist with welding, a piece of metal went under EE's safety glasses.

May 6, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
County Materials Corp · Fall from ladders

Fixing a bearing on a sand screw. Stepping on a ladder to come down and the ladder fell, EE landing on the ground

April 8, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was getting into a loader and as EE was pulling self up EE felt severe pain in right lower back.

August 27, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was emptying a stone hopper by hand and felt a strain in left shoulder after they were done. Reported 8-27-2020 did not see doctor until 9-30-2020.

July 23, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting piece of metal kneeling on one knee, removing bolts to get rubber off of metal piece.

June 12, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
County Materials Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

Sore/swollen left middle finger.

May 10, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
County Materials Corp. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing a cutting edge from a loader bucket with an air impact when the bolt spun, grabbed EE's glove and ripped through it, cutting EE's left hand palm and wrist.

May 29, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
County Materials Corp. · Struck against a moving object

The hydraulic ram broke on the dump & came down quickly. Shook up the driver inside the cab.

May 17, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
County Materials Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was trying to dislodge a rock from the back of truck as the rock fell, ee fell backwards fracturing the 7th rib on left side and hurting left elbow.

September 22, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Fall onto or against objects

EE Pulling on a wrench to tighten a bolt when the wrench slipped off the bolt and EE bumped their back on a rail as they moved backwards with the momentum. **Employee did not report this injury until 10-20-17**

August 14, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was getting off the seat of the end-loader when employee felt pain in lower right back and right leg.

July 26, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
County Materials Corp. · Fall from machine

Employee was getting out of loader after EE had finished loading the dump truck, when the last step on the loader bent inward towards the loader causing employee to fall backwards and to strain right knee.

July 7, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
County Materials Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STS in both ears

September 6, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
County Materials Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was in the excavator digging in the pit when the bucket struck a ground nest of bees and one flew up and stung employee in the face.

August 10, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE was removing a guard off conveyor C15 for routine maintenance. Using force to remove the guard by hand and right thumb struck a piece of metal. Skin was removed off the top of the right thumb knuckle area.

July 7, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was repairing the UFR pump when the pump cover closed without warning and pinched EE's left hand ring finger.

June 30, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was inspecting the equipment on an excavator, lifted the hood to check the oil level when the hood came down on shoulders and head.

November 13, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Working on a conveyor, went to lift the guard when he felt pain in his lower back. Didn't treat until 11/16/2015.

November 7, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a cutting torch to cut off a seized bearing a spark or piece of slag popped into his right ear. Did not seek medical attention until 11-13-15.

October 10, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on the dual screener tightening a bolt using an impact gun when he pulled the trigger the bolt spun out and he cut his finger on the sharp edge of the bolt.

September 15, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
County Materials Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Changing a grease line on a loader, working in a tight space, he pushed a wrench with his right hand and felt a snap in his right index finger knuckle.

August 28, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Moving the conveyor and right index finger got pinched between a bolt and a hook.

August 21, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker STRIKING OR BUMPING
County Materials Corp · Struck against stationary object

While working on an auto greaser, right arm brushed a piece of steel that was sharp from being cut.

August 11, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corporation · Struck by falling object

Shoveling out sand from under the outtake conveyor of the cone crusher, a rock off the cone fell and hit employee in his left shoulder.

July 7, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
County Materials Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While picking rocks pivoted on left ankle the wrong way instead of stepping to the side. This caused a strain/sprain to his left ankle.

May 29, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained his lower back on 5/29/15 while changing a hydraulic hose on a drill. He did not seek treatment until 6/2/15. He has been taken off of work.

September 12, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Struck by falling object

Installing a new conveyor belt on a concrete sand stacker. While unrolling the belt that was on a metal shaft, the employee placed the belt on the forks of a forklift. The roll twisted off the forks striking him in the right leg causing contusion and bruising to his right leg inside the knee area.

August 21, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a screen in place on the top deck of screener

July 23, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Right ring finger was crushed between timber and blocks causing an abscess of the nail and eventually the nail to fall off.

May 16, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
County Materials Corp · Struck against stationary object

Stepped on a rock after stepping down from a ladder and rolled his left ankle. Causing a sprain/strain to his left ankle.

October 15, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
County Materials Corporation · Struck by flying object

Employee was operating the Sure-Strike machine breaking boulders into smaller pieces when a busted piece came through the right side window striking employee in the mouth. The piece of rock chipped his right front tooth, and he experienced pain in his lips.

June 19, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a large rock off of the table at the crushing plant. When he felt a "pop" in his left arm. Employee was diagnosed with left wrist strain and shoulder pain.

June 15, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repetitive use of break pedal in pay loader caused left foot pain and swelling. Left foot injury.

November 10, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

To our knowledge, employee was getting out of a piece of equipment when he twisted his lower back and felt pain.

August 31, 2009 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pushing oversized fieldstone over the side of the belt, when the stone he was pushing rolled and struck another getting ee finger smashed. His left middle finger was smashed; Diagnosis was a tuft fracture to his left middle finger. Finger was splinted.

April 16, 2009 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
COUNTY MATERIALS CORP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a rubber mat with a utility knife when the utility knife slipped off of the rail cutting the employee s lower right leg.

September 17, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corporation · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was picking up 8" - 12" fieldstone from off of the crusher pitching table. As he picked up a 12" rock to throw it into the truck, he felt pain in his right forearm. Diagnosis was right forearm tendonitis.

September 3, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
County Materials Corp · Struck by flying object

EE was replacing teeth on the front end loader, when the hammer head flew off the handle, causing a contusin of his left tibia.

August 1, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was unloading a PTO shaft for cone @ Metal Crafters for repair. EE of Metal Crafters was helping that person, dropped his end without warning EE. EE was still holding on and caused a shock to hip and lower back. This resulted in a sharp stabbing pain in his lower back and continured discomfort.

June 1, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
County Materials Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was working on the suction hose of the water pump. He was checking the bolts that were previously tightened. EE was tightening 6" suction hose on water pump and felt a strain in his neck.

April 20, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
County Materials Corp · Struck by flying object

While grinding a welding edge, a piece of metal went under his safety glasses and embedded into his right eye.

October 6, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Materials Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was serving a 5'x5' steel mesh screen. He was bent over at the waist and tried to move the screen by pushing it across the floor, and strained his lower back int he process.

August 1, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
County Materials Corp · Struck by flying object

Walking out door, dust or shaving blew into left outside edge of eye. Employee was treated for a corneal abrasion from a foreign body under the eyelid.

July 27, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
County Materials Corp · Contact with heat

Started having headache on Monday July 27, began feeling nervous & dizzy. Went to urgent care to get checked out.

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