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April 23, 2026 MA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
John S Lane & Son · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing -standard threshold shift

December 26, 2025 MA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
John S Lane & Son · Fall from machine

Getting out of the loader one foot on the ground they turned to step away their other foot caught on the step causing them to fall to the ground.

July 15, 2025 MA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
John S Lane & Son · Struck by flying object

Employee was digging out the sump pond near pump #1 with an excavator. While dumping the last pile, the rocks bounced off of each other and struck the front of the excavator, shattering the right side glass. This glass then struck the member on the hand and wrist causing a small (approximately 3") laceration to left wrist.

July 7, 2025 MA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
John S Lane & Son · Over-exertion in lifting objects

lifting a 5-gallon pail full of stone, the employee felt a pop in EE's right knee

April 8, 2025 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
John S Lane & Son · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to drill through a steel plate, drill slipped from plate, landing between member`s index finger and thumb. Drill entered approximately 1/4" into the skin. Drill bit was dull, requiring excessive downward force to be applied in order to complete drilling operation.

September 13, 2024 MA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
John S Lane & Son · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

They were tightening down the top deck panels. When EE's left index fingertip was caught and crushed in between the washer and top deck steel frame.

December 6, 2023 MA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
John S Lane & Son · Fall down stairs

The member was sweeping stairs inside of the scale house when a truck arrived requiring attention. Member turned towards the console and missed the bottom step, losing balance, and landed on EE's hip and side.

April 29, 2022 MA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
John S Lane & Son · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck hand while attempting to loosen nuts to adjust belt. Employee rendered first aid on day of incident however did not request medical attention until 5/10/22. X-Rays revealed broken left middle finger. 7000-01 filed on same day of X-Ray results on 5/10/22.

December 22, 2021 MA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
John S Lane & Son · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured employee was assisting an additional employee lift a 4x8x1/8" steel plate weighing approximately 160 lbs when employee alleged experiencing pain in shoulder. Employee was transported to urgent care facility by Plant Superintendent for evaluation. Injured employee issued work restriction by urgent care to remain out of work until evaluated by orthopedic.

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