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April 18, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was attempting to straighten 12" U Bolt using a frame press with bottle jack attachment. EE turned U bolt on side to compress/reform bolt with a 4x4x2 piece of wood as a brace. When EE released bottle jack the stored energy caused the 4x4x2 piece wood to eject from the press, striking the EE in the face.EE was sent to emergency room for stitches.

December 7, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to adjust airbrakes using slack adjuster on a Mack truck. Another employee was instructed to engage airbrakes to check adjustment. Employee finger was pinched between slack adjuster and frame. Employee was sent to emergency room received 20 stitches to right ring finger around nail area.

April 27, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a Dewalt 6" grinder to cut/fabricate a piece of metal for support for a welding machine. Grinder kicked back and struck left hand. Injury was to the left hand middle finger, ring finger, and forefinger, just above the palm. Employee was sent to Lee Memorial Convenient Care where EE received 13 stitches to the fingers mentioned above. Restricted Duty prescribed.

February 18, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was splicing a de-energized 5KV electrical cord using Green Lee cable cutters. EE's hand slipped while trying to steady the cable and EE cut EE's finger. EE sheared the nail and some skin off of EE's left thumb.

September 10, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE was in truck filling out pre operation inspection report, dropped pen on floor, bent over to pick up pen and strained his back. Supervisor witnessed incident. Sent to Doctor for evaluation.

August 21, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding and welding at the 1260 Dragline. Employee was wearing face shield and safety glasses. Between the time he was welding and the time he returned to the shop had a pin size piece of debris enter eye. Employee washed out eye and thought all was removed.

August 20, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall from machine

Dismounting Volvo Loader 220e #8 to clean windshield at wash station. While dismounting slipped, missed middle step and strained lower back catching himself. Employee was using proper technique (3 points of contact) when dismounting. Sent to doctor, light duty prescribed

August 4, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was assisting in the removal of a pillow block on conveyor C0, at the primary crusher. After removing the block his foreman rested the block on a support frame to readjust hand position. The block fell and hit ee hand which was resting on another support. EE was sent to the Urgent care where he received six stiches to his right ring finger.

July 14, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was operating a push mower and struck a rock in the grass. The rock came out the back of the mower, through the guard and made contact with his shin. He was sent to Urgent Care as a precaution and medical evaluation. He received three stitches to his shin.

June 26, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE dismounted equipment and stepped on a rock. Injury was to L foot, arch area. Minor contusion/bruise. EE was asked if he wanted to go to urgent care, he declined. 6/29/15 EE called me at approx 8:35 pm. I informed him to go to the hospital if he was in "that much pain". EE was sent to Podiatrist on 6/30/15 to follow up. MRI and blood work 7/1. EE admitted 7/4 w/infection L foot.

February 12, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall from machine

EE got off of his 360 Volvo excavator to check for a coolant leak. When EE was attempting to board excavator he grabbed the windshield wiper when he started to fall. Windshield wiper gave way and he fell off of his machine. EE was sent to Lee Memorial hospital as a precaution. He received a head to toe CT scan and x-rays. No issue found.

December 29, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working with a 4 1/2 grinding wheel adjusting safety chains on 4600 dragline. While cutting chain grinding wheel kicked back striking his left hand. Employee sustained a cut on the the knuckle side of his left hand, approximately 2 1/2 inch long. The injury required 3 staples. No loss of work, no light duty prescribed.

September 9, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cleaning/removing debris and rock that had become lodged between the frame and belt for the return for conveyor belt C8. The belt was not running, and was locked/tagged out. While removing the debris a rock became dislodged and smashed his right hand against the frame, fracturing his middle finger. No other injuries were present.

October 22, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a utility knife to cut a conveyor belt. The knife slipped and he cut the top side of his thigh and needed four stitches, they will be taken out on Thursday and there is no loss off work or restrictions.

September 17, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was changing screen decks that are held in place by J bolts. He was in the process of putting a nut on the J bolt when he cut his finger we took him to urgent care were he received stitches and was sent back to work. The doctor said there was no need for lost work.

April 29, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was fueling the 800 excavator and slipped on the muddy tracks as he was getting down. The mud caused him to slip and fall about 4 feet to the ground. Employee tried to break his fall using his arm and immediately felt pain in his left wrist.

September 8, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Clearing dense bush with chainsaw over head, chainsaw became tangled in dense weeds. Instead of turning it off, EE jerked chainsaw freeing it from debris causing the force to push the chainsaw downwards hitting his left knee.

September 1, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was burning brush when he lost his footing falling over a stacked pile of Pine Trees and Pepper Bushes falling face first putting hands out to brace his fall. Urgent Care 09/02/09 9:50 AM X-ray results showed Fracture to left distal ulna and radius. Referred to Orthopedist released light duty.

February 12, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was drilling fence post holes when the auger he was using hit a rock and jerked him forward pulling a muscle in his left leg.

February 9, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening bolts on stacker with a wrench. Wrench slipped free from his hand and struck his left cheek which resulted in a laceration that required 4 sutures. He is back at work today with a follow up appointment on February 16th to have sutures removed.

November 17, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was removing dozer tracks and his index finger got smashed in the process.

April 16, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was gridding on a dragline bucket and piece of metal went in between his safety glasses and caused a cornea abrasion.

March 26, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was griding a seam in the dragline bucket and a piece of metal got in between this safety glasses by his nose and ledge in his right eye.

December 1, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding and cutting metal near our dragline without wearing his safety shield. He had been trained to do so in our weekly safety meeting. He received flash burns and the ER doctor gave him a Rx and to come back if he had pain. Employee was off on Sunday 12/2 but didn't report to work on Monday. He missed one day of work.

November 27, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of belt and the knife slipped and cut the top of his left thumb. He had 2 or 3 sutures and came right back to work.

April 28, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee slipped while exiting the dragline in an improper manor; instead of exiting at one of the four proper exits, EE made a shortcut to what is called the shop (not the correct way to exit). The result was that he slipped & landed 3'to the ground & broke his wrist.

November 2, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking down the steps on the Crusher when he stepped on a large rock. When the rock rolled out from under his foot he had rolled his ankle wich in turn resulted in a light fracture to his ankle.

April 11, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker was using hammer to loosen shaft coupling being disconnected from motor drive shaft of hydraulic pump on drilling rig platform. When swinging hammer, blow glanced off coupling and worker's hand hit shaft where he was holding the handle of hammer. Laceration of right hand index finger requiring five stitches. Limit use of right hand, no lifting over 10 pounds.

February 23, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 2/25/05 EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD A BLAST HOLE WITH A BULK MATERIAL, EE FEET DROPPED INTO A VOID THAT WAS CAUSED BY SOLUTION MINING OF OVERBURDEN MATERAIL. EE BODY ALLEGEDLY TWISTED IN A MANNER WHICH THE DOCTOR FEELS STRAINED SCIATIC NERVE. EE WAS PLACED ON PAIN AND NERVE MEDICATION AND DUTIES WERE MODIFIED

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