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May 18, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Foreman & employees were cleaning off a wooded area when a tree got hung under a branch. Before they could react, the tree broke free and hit EE on the leg.

January 12, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating drill and rock broke off and hit right hand.

December 7, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was hitting rock and a piece flew up and hit their eye. Employee did have on safety glasses per foreman.

February 17, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking and slipped on the wet ground. As employee was trying to catch themselves, they hurt their right wrist.

September 11, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Eagles Danburg Quarry, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning work area with blow pipe and it slipped out of their hand and hit head.

May 13, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman Fatality · MACHINERY
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Crane fell over into quarry with operator inside cab. The victim was operating crane lifting an approximately 15 ton block of granite from the pit. The boom of the crane lowered causing the crane to tip over and fall 85 feet into the pit.

December 6, 2018 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling & hooking up the dogs & twisted wrong. Employee did not go to doctor until 12/20/2018 due to the fact that they were hoping their back would get to feeling better, but it stayed a constant pain. Hence, the reason for the delay in seeking medical attention.

March 12, 2018 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Granite Co Inc dba Beaverdam Qrry · Fall onto or against objects

Crane hook caught employee's shirt causing them to trip and fall. When they fell, leg hit outrigger. EE didn't go to the doctor until Monday, April 2, 2018 due to the fact they were hoping it would get better over time, but it actually became more sore and agitated as EE continued to be active on the leg. Hence the reason for the delay in seeking medical attention.

November 30, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pushing rock out when the jack hammer slid off and hit hand mashing fingers.

September 5, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagles Danburg Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

The quarry crew was putting up the Christmas tree. Employee was tapping on the wedge used to stabilize equipment when a piece of the wedge chipped off and went through pants leg and penetrated leg.

June 10, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Granite Co Inc dba Beaverdam Qrry · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he was manually raising the staff on the automatic burner & it came up and hit/cut his right index finger.

April 6, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking backward with jackhammer in hand when he tripped and fell.

December 16, 2014 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Piece of rock fell on top of right foot.

July 23, 2014 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Operating jackhammer and rock fragment flew up and hit eye.

July 10, 2012 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Contact with heat

EE working on ledge and began cramping. Became dizzy and nausea. Heat exhaustion.

January 18, 2012 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Hose blew off jackhammer and hit in mouth.

December 5, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Wire broke on wire saw. When wire broke it wrapped around employee's hand. Employee has bruised right hand.

September 2, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Knocking wedge with hammer back and forth to get out of granite. Piece of steel came off and hit EE's left forearm. Doctor at Medical Center removed foreign body from arm. Cleaned and bandaged

July 13, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Contact with heat

Heat related - cramping in sides & legs - clammy - Taken to Wills Memorial Hospital Emergency Department & treated for heat with fluids.

December 9, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Putting hold in with jackhammer and fell against jackhammer handle. Bruised ribs right side.

December 7, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Hooking up tool building in bole. His finger was mashed between chain & dogs.

August 7, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hitting wedge with sledgehammer to split granite and wedge broke hitting employee in the mouth. 2 teeth were cracked.

April 8, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Hooking bob cat and slipped and hit side (left).

January 22, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving piece of granite and cut finger. Middle finger left hand on granite.

July 29, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Contact with heat

Heat exhaustion---cramps, tingley hands and face and shortness of breath.

September 18, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Air hose come out of lug drill. Air hose did not hit person but air was blown in left far as hose want by. EE thought part of ear plug was lodged in ear. Dr injury report cerumen impaction. Nothing in ear only pressure. Drops given to put in ear.

August 7, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Opening powder magazine and door slipped from hand and mashed fingers on his hand. Cut tip of thumb almost off, doctors reattached.

June 21, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Contact with heat

EE complained of tightness in chest & pain in arm Ambulance was called . ER said he was dehydrated & gave 2 bags of fluid & released. ER said he needed 3 days off & recommended he contact his personal doctor reguarding stress test.

October 26, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarry Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

DROPPED PIECE OF GRANITE ON RIGHT FOOT. EMPLOYEEWAS THROWING ROCK IN PAN & MISSED, HITTING HIS OWN FOOT.

October 2, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarry Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING 11/2 " TUBING ON PUMP TO REPLACE AREA OF TUBE THAT WAS BUSTED. HE WAS USING HIS POCKET KNIFE & WAS CUTTING TOWARD HIMSELF. HIS KNIFE SLIPPED OFF OT TUBE & WENT INTO HIS RIGHT LE G

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