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October 2, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hastie Mining · Struck by rolling or sliding object

The employee was cleaning the chute to the crusher when a boulder rolled over on EE's right foot. EE's foot was bruised and swelled.

July 17, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hastie, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping down from the screen plant and sprained ankle.

April 8, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H & G Limestone Products LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While bagging 50lb bags of rock dust the employee heard a pop in elbow. This was only reported to us on 06/06/2016 at 2:30pm by the employee.

February 3, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hastie Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Trying to move a part strained back muscle.

June 15, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hastie Mining · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was installing a v belt on a Cedar Rapids crusher. He got the tip end of his ring finger between the shiv and the v belt and the crushed rolled and caught his finger breaking it.

June 19, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
H & G Limestone Products LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

employee was lifting a wheelbarrow full of rock. employee felt pain in the groin area.

May 27, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
H & G Limestone Products LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bagging rock dust and became weak feeling and dizzy. Employee was brought into break room. He was complaining of numbness in right arm and weakness in his legs. Ambulance was called and arrived to pick up the employee around 12:00pm

March 7, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H & G Limestone Products LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee called in from home and stated that this condition had been bothering him for years. Employee thought he had a pulled a groin. Sent him from home to doctor. He chose to go to the emergency room. Attending Physician examined and diagnosed a hernia. Physician recommended that he see his personal doctor.

May 10, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hastie Mining · Fall down stairs

Slipped and fell on hydracone platform. He was not wearing fall protection. There were handrails around the platform. He was only 2-3 feet from platform.

June 14, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hastie Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PULLING BEARING OFF A SHAFT, PULLER BROKE AND HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE CAUSING SWELLING.

April 22, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hastie Mining · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS CHANGING SCREENS AND FELT SOMETHING HURTING IN HIS BACK AND SHOULDER.

March 1, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hastie Mining · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was changing a pulley, grabbed frame and pried bearing loose; hand slipped and got mashed between frames, mashing right thumb.

November 15, 2003 IL · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Hastie Mining · No Value Found

EE WAS GRINDING AND SPARKS CAUGHT HIS CLOTHES ON FIRE. HE TRIED TO GET HIS SHIRT OFF AND BURNED HIS SIDE AND HANDS.

October 15, 2003 IL · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Hastie, LLC · No Value Found

EE WAS HAMMERING ON A PART AND PIECE OF STEEL HIT HIM NEAR HIS LEFT EYE.

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