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March 24, 2026 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Paving Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee got out of loader to pick up a chain. Pulled a muscle in their leg.

September 8, 2025 NH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
CONTINENTAL PAVING, INC. · Struck by flying object

While completing maintenance on conveyor a piece of metal flew off hitting EE in the arm. EE fell and injured left arm and shoulder

July 30, 2024 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Paving Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was changing cone liners on crusher. Had fingers in wrong spot. Crush injury to fingers between two pieces of metal.

March 29, 2018 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CONTINENTAL PAVING, INC. · Fall from ladders

Employee was performing repairs on crusher moving from a ladder to the crusher. EE slipped and fell on back. Possible bone fractures in back.

September 9, 2017 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CONTINENTAL PAVING, INC. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

The crew was working on the crusher - employee was on a platform and slipped onto a belt below and hurt knee. It was first thing in the morning, with a layer of "dew" on the platform.

April 21, 2016 NH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Paving Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Fuel truck driver was fueling machines at the end of day. EE slipped and fell and hit EE's head on a large stone.

December 12, 2014 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CONTINENTAL PAVING, INC. · Fall from ladders

Employee was cleaning out a screener and fell from a ladder. He landed on his right arm and ribs.

October 29, 2014 NH · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CONTINENTAL PAVING, INC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped over part of crusher, put his arm out to break his fall. X-ray was negative, but he was put in a sling.

September 16, 2013 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Continental Paving Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was doing repair on crusher - was swinging sledgehammer when he missed his target and hit his finger against metal surface.

June 19, 2013 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
CONTINENTAL PAVING, INC. · Flash burns (electric)

Circuit breaker blew up in control house. Employee had minor burns.

May 9, 2013 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Continental Paving Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was adjusting scraper on mud machine with a wrench - his hand slipped off the wrench and his elbow hit metal on the catwalk.

May 1, 2013 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Continental Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a bearing; was holding chisel in right hand when thumb got hit between the hammer and bearing.

March 1, 2012 NH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Paving Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

During snowstorm, employee was walking across yard to get a shovel, slipped and fell on his back.

July 7, 2011 NH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Paving Inc · Fall from machine

EE was climbing down on the ladder from his rock truck and lost his footing and fell to the ground.

November 1, 2010 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CONTINENTAL PAVING, INC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing up ladder into loader and his knee gave out.

October 7, 2010 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Paving Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was cleaning up at the end of his shift at the cone crusher (was shoveling and raking) and felt some discomfort in his knee.

October 6, 2010 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Paving Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was on a ladder, turning wrench and slipped and fell.

February 26, 2009 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Paving Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee filled sandblasting machine and was bringing it back to shop when he slipped and fell. The machine landed on his foot.

August 6, 2008 NH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in generator bldg changing an air filter and some debris got in his eye.

July 10, 2008 NH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Paving Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was working with others moving a large generator using pipes as rollers; when he placed the pipe in front his hand got caught underneath, causing a crush injury to his left forearm.

September 29, 2007 NH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Continental Paving Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning scale when he started to feel dizzy and light headed. His supervisor noticed his color was bad, and called an ambulance. He suffered a heart attack.

June 29, 2006 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Continental Paving Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped down off a ladder onto a loose rock and twisted ankle.

May 11, 2006 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Paving Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was picking debris from the feed belt off the crusher when he noticed his right shoulder getting sore.

March 22, 2006 NH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Continental Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was working in crusher box when a sheet of steel hit his left knee.

November 28, 2005 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Continental Paving Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Emp was standing next to conveyor when he pointed at something and his glove was pulled in between the belt & rollers on conveyor.

September 24, 2005 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Paving Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a concrete block when he pinched his finger against the block and a piece of steel, lacerating finger tip and nail.

August 11, 2005 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Paving Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on a ladder to move a hopper that was being placed on the crusher, and felt his left knee give out.

September 30, 2004 NH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Continental Paving Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Injured was using a cutting torch and burned part of left hand.

September 27, 2004 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Continental Paving Inc · Flash burns (welding)

HE WAS WATCHING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WELD & HE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS.

September 24, 2004 NH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Paving Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS REMOVING A STUMP FROM BELT. DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIA.

September 16, 2002 NH · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver OTHER
Continental Paving Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS MOWING LAWN AND COLLAPSED.

July 31, 2000 NH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Continental Paving Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING, DROPPED A CHUNK OF METAL ON HIS FOOT, AND BROKE TWO BONES IN HIS FOOT.

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