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February 3, 2026 MD · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning out a rock and snow jam with a digging bar when a rock fell down and struck a finger which was holding the digging bar. Closed fracture of right ring finger. EE on restricted duty, but never lost any time.

February 10, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Stone, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Replacing rubber punch plat screens. Pushing prying screen panels into position on incline surface.

October 15, 2021 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall from machine

While stepping on the skid loader emp was power washing, emp slipped and fell (about 18") to the ground injuring rt shoulder

August 4, 2021 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking on haul road ... emp twisted EE's ankle, breaking EE's Fibula.

March 18, 2021 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall from ladders

Emp was coming down a 5 foot ladder (used to access haul truck eng compartment). While coming onto the ladder emp put their foot on the 3rd rung. Emp's foot was wet from having (a few minutes ago) gone to the truck for a tool. When emp's foot slipped (wet) the ladder leaned hard to one side and fell over. Emp fell 3 feet to the floor and fractured (hair line) right radius.

September 24, 2020 MD · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by falling object

During Removal of X-bracing, bolts were removed and a weld failed that was holding a 10' piece of 6x6 angle. Angle came down and fractured employee's arm.

June 25, 2020 MD · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Emp. slipped and fell on 6-25 - diagnosed as a sprain. Emp off on 6-26 (working 4 10's) on Saturday 6-27 Dr called emp to see ortho Dr on 6-29. On 6-29 Emp - diagnosed with hairline fracture and told to be out of work. Emp became a lost time accident on 6-29-2020 with a fracture to the tibia of rt leg.

June 8, 2019 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was observing the maintenance crew work, EE was standing 15' away with all P.P.E. on when a piece of metal the crew was chipping flew at EE striking EE in the tooth.

February 9, 2019 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While holding a bolt in left hand Emp struck bolt with hammer. Emp missed bolt and struck finger on left hand, resulting in 6 stickers.

August 20, 2018 MD · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by falling object

Ground man was cleaning tail screen (using hands) a rock fell and struck rt thumb....resulting in 9 stitches.

July 17, 2018 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee slipped climbing off fuel truck ladder and fell 2.5 feet to the ground. Employee bruised left elbow and swelling soon followed. Employee went to clinic and relieved treatment and physical therapy (2 sessions) Employee was released to full duty with no lost time or restrictions.

October 24, 2017 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The incident occurred during the day time hours. Weather was clear. Did rain in the morning, but was done by the time of the incident.

September 22, 2017 MD · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over guide wire along ramp going into a trailer. Employee fell onto left knee.

August 21, 2017 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Stone, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying concrete forms from one location on site to another. Felt pain in shoulder and neck. Went to doctor to get evaluated.

July 17, 2017 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Getting off Excavator employee (who is over weight and has arthritis in both knees) fell on EE's bottom and had trouble getting up. Employee used 3 points of contact and when EE's rt foot touched the ground EE released EE's hands and EE's knee went out.

February 11, 2017 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using an air gun to put a bolt in, employee was holding bolt in place and by accident hit the trigger on the air gun .... spinning the bolt and cutting finger

August 28, 2015 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Working on piece of equipment, rebuilding component and contacted a sharp corner of part I was rebuilding. Incident caused a cut on my left forearm and bled heavily. Picked up tools and applied bandage and proceeded to my hospital at home. There the doctor stitched cut and released me.

July 27, 2015 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by flying object

Chipping at stuck rocks in crusher with digging bar. Piece of rock flew up over his safety glasses and object got in eye

May 26, 2015 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Stone, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a 50 gal drum and pinched his rt palm between the floor and the drum....resulting in 3 stitches. Employee returned to full duty...no restrictions

January 12, 2015 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the parking area heading to his job assignment. He slip and fell on an ice patch and landed on his Right Wrist... Breaking it.

October 25, 2013 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The area was tight and the employee was using a right angle grinder in a pushing manner instead of in a pulling away manner. Employee also was not using a face shield as needed in all duties where flying objects are a hazard. The grinder slipped from his hand and powered back at him, striking him in the nose.

April 26, 2013 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing out the grappler to the excavator for the bucket. When he knocked out the pin (with a 5" long bar) the articulating arm on the grappler fell down and struck the bar. The bar then struck the employee on the right side of his jaw.

November 26, 2012 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Stone, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping to install a blunt tool on a hydraulic hammer when he turned sideways and felt a pain in his back. Employee continued to work for the next 2 days and was unable to work starting 11/29/12

July 11, 2012 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trimming rubber skirting when the knife blade self adjusted causing it to jump and cut his thumb.

June 14, 2012 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Stone, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was positioning an I-beam when it shifted and pinched his finger against the structure frame.

May 30, 2012 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing rocks that were lodged in a crusher when a rock slid out struck him on the right forearm.

October 24, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off of a step when he slipped and twisted his ankle.

April 26, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a water cannon to repair the valve. He was setting the cannon down it slipped and pinched his hand.

August 9, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Stone, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a metal plate from a magnet when it retracted and pinched his finger cutting the tip off.

May 17, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a hammer to reposition a return roller to train the belt. He swung the hammer and missed the roller and his hand went into the roller, causing a fracture and lacerations.

March 9, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a tie wrap off with a utility knife when it slipped and cut his thumb. It required 3 sutures.

April 17, 2009 MD · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ee didn't notify supv of incident until 4/29/09. Allegedly fell to knee w/ pain in back down to knee while loading a shot.

August 7, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and slid onto the catwalk and landed on his shoulder.

May 30, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating an empty haul truck traveling upgrade at approx. 10 mph and apparently veered to the right and powered up the unit causing the truck to push through the rock berm into a ditch.

September 21, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee returned to the plant to return keys he had taken home and allegedly was exposed to a weld flash.

June 20, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding and a piece of steel lodged in his eye. Employee did not report the incident until 6/24/2007.

February 5, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM ONE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO ANOTHER AND STEPPED ON A PIECE OF FROZEN CLAY WHICH BROKE AND CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL.

December 18, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down the steps of the quarry truck. When leaving the last step he jumped and did not let go of the hand rail and pulled a muscle in his arm.

August 11, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting rubber and cut himself.

August 10, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over a door stop and hit his lip on the concrete. Treatment required sutures

May 22, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a belt and the knife slipped and cut the employee's finger.

October 14, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on mud and injured his back. He went to the doctor and initially received only first aid treatment and no work restrictions. A follow up appointment was scheduled for 11/3/05. At this time, the employee's back was not getting any better so the doctor prescribed work restrictions (lifting, pushing, and pulling) and physical therapy.

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