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July 31, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Caldwell Stone Co Inc · Struck by flying object

Injured was repairing a damaged conveyor support leg. EE was using a cutting torch and when they cut the second support leg it sprang back striking the right hand/wrist. EE sought medical treatment. X-rays were taken, there was no fracture, dislocation, bone erosion or destruction. EE was give a splint for the hand/wrist and released to return to work.

February 16, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Caldwell Stone Co Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was cutting a bolt with a cutting torch when a piece of hot metal fell from the cutting surface and went inside his boot burning a place on his left lower shin.

June 25, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Caldwell Stone Co Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING FROM HAUL TRUCK TO CATWALK AT SECONDARY PLANT WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL ONTO HIS BACK.

August 16, 2000 KY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Caldwell Stone Co Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF HIS TRUCK TO EMPTY HIS BIN. HE WENT TO STEP OUT ON THE WALKWAY WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE CAUGHT HIS FALL WITH HIS HANDS.

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