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October 6, 2022 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Piedmont Sand Co · Struck against a moving object

EE was using a water truck to wash down. The EE backed up onto a stockpile, and overturned the rear section of the articulated truck rocking the cab side to side causing them to hit their head. EE retuned to work on 10/7/22 with no restrictions. The following week EE went to the eye dr. 10/13/22 and was written out of work through 10/14/22 making this accident reportable.

August 13, 2022 SC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Piedmont Sand Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping change wear parts on a piece of plant equipment. While handing parts to another employee, EE over extended and felt discomfort in their back. On Tuesday August 16th EE went to the doctor and was prescribed rest and written out till Friday, August 19th making it reportable.

July 24, 2013 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Piedmont Sand Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was working in the shop. He bent over to pick up a wheel chock and felt a pull in his back. Went to doctor and diagnosed with strain in right upper back. Doctor restricted duty until 8/5/13 (follow-up appointment), which made the accident reportable.

May 19, 2011 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Piedmont Sand Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a piece of rubber for a chute in the plant. He was pulling the knife towards him as he was cutting. The knife slipped and lacerated his left forearm. **Note: Accident happened on Thursday and EE's regular day off is Friday and he returned to work on Monday at Full Duty.

June 19, 2008 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Piedmont Sand Co · Struck by falling object

Two employees were carrying an electrical box to be installed. The injured EE stepped up to go into the electrical room when his foot slipped off, causing him to loose his balance and drop the box on his right little finger.

March 5, 2007 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Piedmont Sand Co · Fall from machine

EE was coming down off of a loader. Coming down the steps, he missed the last step, and felt pain in his ankle. Pain persisted, and doctor restricted EE to no climbing on 7/16/2007. Therefore, injury then became reportable.

December 1, 2005 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Piedmont Sand Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing bearing on tail pulley when pulley moved cutting the palm of his left hand.

October 17, 2005 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Piedmont Sand Co · Fall from machine

Employee went into hall truck, started back down the steps and he said he slipped and fell backward onto the ground.

December 5, 2003 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Piedmont Sand Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER WHILE REPAIRING A 350 TRACK HOE. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THIS UNTIL DEC 22ND. HE WENT TO THE CO DR. EMPLOYEE WENT ON HIS OWN TO A CHIROPRACTOR WHO TOLD HIM TO TAKE 3 DAYS OFF. WE WILL CONTEST THIS.

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