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April 25, 2026 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing spray bar clamps from an old wash screen. After removing the hardware, the U-bolt was stuck in position around the bar, Employee used a 10" pry bar to free the clamp. While pulling downward the pry bar slipped and pinched the palm side tip of EE's left ring finger, causing a laceration requiring two stitches.

October 2, 2025 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was adding coolant to a CAT 980M when the hood came down quickly and knocked the employee back into the catwalk /fender support where the hood came down and rested across employee abdomen.

August 21, 2025 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck against stationary object

Traveling between stockpiles to load customer trucks, employee traveled over a pile of stone placed in the yard to prevent customer trucks from traveling over a soft area and becoming stuck. The employee was jostled around and struck the right side of EE's head against the cab window breaking out the window, cutting EE's head and contracting an abrasion to the right cornea.

July 23, 2025 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing roller frame and as they were trying to lower it to the ground, the frame twisted and caused a laceration to the employee's arm

May 29, 2025 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning a belt roller when it popped off and smashed EE's finger between the roller and angle iron

August 27, 2024 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was unloading new screens from a skid when EE lost hold and the edge of the screen fell and scraped EE's hand causing a finger laceration.

August 5, 2024 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a razor knife to cut a piece of rubber for a conveyor back plate. The knife caught the edge of a steel plate, used for a template, and skipped up causing the employee to pull the knife across the right thigh, cut through the jeans and cutting the employee. The cut was about two inches long requiring six sutures.

August 7, 2023 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by flying object

miner was struck with impact wrench on lip and received 4 stiches

March 17, 2023 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was helping a co-worker that was welding when employee received welding flash to eyes. Employee was not wearing a welding helmet. The employee went to the ER on 3/18/23. The employee didn't report the incident and the superintendent was made aware that the employee went to the emergency room when we received an inquiry from our workmen's comp agent on 4/5/23

August 25, 2022 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting out a section of damaged conveyor, approximately 8" x 10", to insert a patch the knife slipped out of the conveyor causing employee to stab them-self in the thigh resulting in a laceration requiring 5 staples to close.

August 17, 2022 MI · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting round stock into shorter sections the stock shifted in the vice. Employee released the T handle on the grinder to stabilize the shifting material. When the employee released the secondary hold on the grinder the cutting wheel bound in the material causing the grinder to jump and hit employee in the left forearm resulting in a laceration that required 4 stitches.

June 3, 2022 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing v-belts on vibratory screen when the pivot point that the motor was mounted on rotated down and pinched EE's left middle finger. Fracture to left middle finger.

May 12, 2022 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending a 6ft ladder when employee heard a pop and felt pain in right knee. Employee did not fall.

October 14, 2021 MI · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck against stationary object

Miner was inspecting primary crusher when EE's left hand made contact with a jagged edge on a lift leg. Miner cut left palm and received stitches.

November 10, 2020 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was installing a deflector in screen discharge chute and lost footing on wet step causing EE to lose balance and contact sharp edge and lacerated left arm requiring stitches.

October 1, 2020 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was exiting the haul truck at the beginning of the shift. As employee was descending the lower ladder portion of the haul truck they misjudged the last rung of the ladder and fell backwards to the ground. This resulted in a slight strain/sprain to the employee's lower back area.

September 18, 2020 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

The employee was shoveling stemming into a blast hole when they strained their lower back. This resulted in a minor muscle strain that was treated with rest and anti inflammatories.

February 27, 2020 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer Fatality · HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by falling object

Four employees were installing a steel plate. The plate was 20' wide x 8' high x 1" thick. A small loader put the forks against the plate 5 feet up. The operator re-position the forks 3 feet lower so employee 1 could stand on forks and get a better reach. The plate became unstable and fell on top of employee 1, pinning the employee.

November 18, 2019 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck against stationary object

While trying to remove a bolt with a wrench from a dragline crane engine, hand slipped with the wrench. Employee hit pinky knuckle on right hand and caused an avulsion fracture.

May 15, 2019 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting piece of rubber when the blade came out of the folding utility knife EE was using causing a laceration to EE's right index finger. Employee received 4 sutures. Employee was wearing PPE, hard hat, safety glasses and gloves.

February 1, 2018 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing a 5-6' diameter 3000 lb drive sheave on a horizontal impact crusher to prepare rotor for removal. Sheave was seized on shaft and popped off once it came loose.

May 8, 2017 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was replacing a guard on a crusher motor, the guard slid into position faster than expected and as the guard came to a stop, employee fell forward, landing on the guard which caused strain on their wrist and thumb.

April 25, 2017 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck against a moving object

Ee was loading in shot hit a rock, loader stopped suddenly jamming left wrist into the controls. Ee was examined by Fit for Work therapist was treated with ice, bandage wrap, exercises. Checked several days over week. Ee stated still had some pain. Sent Ee to clinic on 5/3. Ee returned on 5/4, restricted no manual transmission. Moved Ee to operate plant, hand/wrist not used.

March 17, 2017 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two employees were hooking up to a portable hydraulic trailer. They found it to be about an inch short of sitting down in the hitch for a secure hookup. IE and the other employee decided to push it forward to finalize the hookup. It slid off the side and back on the block. The thumb was pinched between the tongue and the block. Employee had laceration and broken tip of thumb.

August 23, 2016 MI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee operating a man-lift across stone yard when ran over an 8" to 10" rock that catapulted employee in the man-lift. Employee had a retractable harness on keeping employee contained in the basket but not preventing all injuries. Employee received 4 stitches to lip along with a few scrapes and bruises.

July 10, 2016 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting cap back on hydraulic tank and stated a burr punctured left pinky finger while installing.

May 16, 2016 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Safe means of access was not provided for truck driver at the designated tarping stand. Injury unknown at this time.

September 17, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was removing a fuel feed tube from a portable fuel tank when the feed tube swung and bounced off the portable tank and struck the employee on the left inner bicep. The feed tube was sharp on the end causing a laceration needing sutures.

August 26, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was performing a repair to a front end loader. He was removing a cylinder. He had a lifting strap secured to the cylinder he had the other end secured to his truck crane. He was raising the cylinder when it swung he reached for it with his left hand the cylinder pushed his left hand against the frame of the machine resulting in a laceration to his thumb.

July 23, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by falling object

Miner was removing a guard to do maint. The guard slipped & landed on his left foot. The miner completed his shift & worked his next 4 scheduled days without incident. When he woke up the morning of 7/22 his foot was swollen had been on his feet all day 7/21. He came into work 7/22 & ran the plant with his foot elevated & iced. Miner left early to go to urgent care & get x-ray.

March 18, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was prying apart 2 pieces of plate to add a spacer to be able to cut the top piece. While prying the pry bar slipped out from in between the two pieces and struck the employee in the lower mouth causing the inside of his lip to be cut by his teeth.

July 30, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal trespasser OTHER
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

The MSP contacted Stoneco on Monday, July 28, in regards to a missing Monroe resident. The individual was last seen in the Dunbar & South Telegraph area on March 15, 2014 at 11:15 am. MSP requested to search the Northeast high wall & slurry ponds for the missing individual. At 11:19 am on July 30th the MSP K-9 unit discovered human remains at the base of the Northeast high wall.

June 9, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by flying object

During tear down operations of the portable crushing plant the employee was raising the jack stands on the jaw crusher. The middle jack stand was malfunctioning and would not rise up for transportation. While attempting to raise the leg by removing the directional valve on the hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic fluid sprayed out from the valve.

November 27, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee and co-worker started to trouble shoot cone #6 to determine the cause of the cone shutdown. The injured employee started to remove the sensor when it unexpectedly released and released hydraulic oil. The oil caused a laceration to the right hand.

October 8, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner was pulling a 25 pound bag off of a truck when he felt pain in his right forearm. No lost time or restricted time.

October 25, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Paving and Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing maintenance duties on third shift. He was wearing safety glasses, hard hat, and gloves while performing these tasks. After the shift, the employee went home and reported to management that he had something in his left eye. He decided to seek medical treatment and a small particle was removed from the left eye.

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