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June 7, 2023 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While in the shop working on a haul truck. The individual was removing the oil pan from the motor to replace the gasket. The oil pan shifted and pinched EE's finger causing a laceration to EE's right ring finger requiring stitches to close laceration.

October 4, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a hydraulic cylinder when the cylinder rolled over & pinched employee's right hand little finger. It caused a laceration on the pad of the little finger & a skin avulsion on the top of the little finger. Employee was driven to the ER where 4 sutures where given in the pad of the little finger & steri-strips were applied to the top of the little finger

June 5, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a hammer to pound a pin for a vibrating screen when a small piece of debris flew into his eye. He claims that he was wearing safety glasses during this time.

May 22, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Tuscola Stone Company · Accident type, without injuries

Conditions of a high pressure oil leak with oxygen near the heat source of the engine on the truck were factors that created the fire. However the experience of the operator to not panic and exit the truck safely was a factor for the operator to NOT sustain any injury.

September 2, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting pipe: approximately 60-70 lbs, he felt severe pain in the groin area and a bulge appeared in area.

July 21, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted back while positioning idler on frame.

July 15, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched rt. hand small finger between handrail and screen cloth when moving; stitches.

August 18, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

EE while walking slipped on loose stone and twisted ankle (left). On August 19, EE went to have x-ray and learned that he had a left ankle fracture.

March 24, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing ladder employee felt something in his mid back pull; felt pain and discomfort in the middle of his back.

September 8, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EE WAS LIFTING THE TRACK PADS OF EXCAVATOR (APPROX. 50 LBS. EACH) TO CHANGE BAD BOLTS, HE APPARENTLY TURNED OR STRAINED HIS BACK, CAUSING A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN & DISCOMFORT.

May 31, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING THE TE-001 TO FUEL THE MACHINE (TRACK EXCAVATOR) HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK AND HIS BACK POPPED.

April 16, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down from a truck and twisted right knee. Initially, he was returned to regular duty; he revisited doctor and was informed to have x-rays; 4/29/05; ee had 3 ligament tears. Followed up with doctor and he was told that he would be off work.

September 15, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Tuscola Stone Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

While using a cutting torch, employee's pants did not cover top of boot, and as a result some slag fell between the sock and inside boot. Initially the incident was a first aid case. On or about September 18, 2004 employee returned to doctor for a follow up visit and the doctor decided to treat the wound to prevent infection.

June 29, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscola Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

While assisting in splicing conveyor belt. employee was pulling belting into position. lost his grip. his right elbow struck against angle iron sideboard support causing a cut.

June 15, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by flying object

EE STRUCK HAMER AGAINST METAL A PIECE FLEW OFF STRKING EE'S THUMB

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