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October 13, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped while descending a ladder on the last 2 rungs, went to catch self and hit EE's elbow.

November 24, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing nut with a wrench on the classifier at the plant. EE said heard a "pop" in the left wrist.

October 24, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was at sand & gravel plant and went to pull lever, slipped, and fell. EE put out hand to catch self and the left hand hit a few crushed #2 gravel on deck and cut hand.

August 1, 2017 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving steel track about 70 inches long

June 4, 2015 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was breaking up large gravel with sledge hammer and chip flew off and cut his finger.

January 18, 2013 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding metal and piece of metal went into eye. Employee was wearing safety goggles.

October 15, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Fall onto or against objects

He was stepping down off a tractor to refuel and he slipped off the step. He landed on his back on the concrete pad and hit a piece of steel on the pad.

September 23, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee is a mechanic who was assembling a motor in a dozer. He was climbing up and down on stepladder carrying parts and thinks he strained his back and hips.

August 18, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was raking out gravel from underneath the crusher and one stone came out and hit him in the forehead. He was wearing a hard hat and safety glasses.

July 24, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working on crusher deck which is 3 feet off ground; he went to grab a bar, slipped and landed on the ground on his feet. He then stumbled backwards and fell on a piece of steel on the ground.

October 26, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he wears full hearing protection and equipment has tested ok for noise levels. He had to be retested due to ear wax build up, which he has had problems all year long with. He is part-time and on off time he farms and cuts wood. We cannot see any work related loss from our investigation.

April 9, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PINCHED FINGERS BETWEEN FORKS ON FORKLIFT TRUCK AND BEAM.

January 31, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Flash burns (welding)

HE WAS WELDING ALL DAY AND EYES BOTHERED HIM AFTER WORK. HE WAS WEARING SHIELD.

May 11, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WHILE WELDING RECEIVED FLASH BURN ON ARM.

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