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March 25, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TM smashed finger while changing a main plate at WRP causing two lacerations to finger.

November 17, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall onto or against objects

While walking downstairs, team member slipped exiting the last step which made them fall against the handrail.

October 22, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Team member felt pain in wrist after shoveling.

September 24, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was working on top of a primary sump with an EE wrapping a vertical 18" cpvc pipe with a sealing tape. As EE handed the wrap to EE, EE went to reposition self to receive the wrap and EE's foot slipped thru an opening on the pipe support and fell to EE's left, landing on EE's left forearm. Both EE's were wearing fall protection at time of the incident.

September 15, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Contact with hot objects or substances

TM was verifying side by side heating issue when they were burned by Gator radiator steam.

May 12, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Company · Fall down stairs

TM fell while descending stairs and while attempting to catch themselves felt a pop in EE's left arm.

December 17, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Team Member sustained bicep/shoulder injury after caught in a pinch point during work activities.

October 21, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TM was exiting car and twisted ankle.

October 18, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Struck by flying object

TM cut lip while doing metal work.

October 27, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

TM reported, that while shoveling material in the reclaim tunnel their knee started hurting.

July 26, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member injured right hand and elbow while installing radiator hose on D11.

July 21, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Rock Co · Struck against a moving object

Team member was loading material at the end of the cut when the team member's scraper was struck twice from behind by another CAT 627F scraper resulting in neck and upper back pain. This injury was considered first aid until the team member's first day of treatment on 8/1/23.

July 1, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall onto or against objects

While using a 1 1/2 inch hose to wash down under the tower, TM lost balance and hit EE's left back of head (Above left mastoid) on a cross beam. Additional trauma was inflicted on left eyebrow.

June 19, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding an idling chainsaw when the chainsaw caught the outer seam of EE's PPE chaps. The saw kicked up and hit EE's left knee causing a 2.5 inch laceration on the left knee. Immediate first aid was given, then employee went to an urgent care and received stitches.

October 31, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Granite Rock Co · Struck against stationary object

Team member was washing area with fire hose in between head chutes. The hose ripped and team member moved to take cover and ran into a portion of the conveyor structure.

July 29, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Rock Co · Struck against a moving object

TM entered loader work zone in pickup and parked without acknowledgement from loader operator. TM was jarred in cab when loader backed into right side of pickup. Originally first aid. TM received medical treatment on 8/11/2022.

July 21, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Granite Rock Co · Accident type, without injuries

A wildfire broke out on lands adjacent to the A.R. Wilson Quarry to the north side of the overburden conveyor system. A laborer in the area called emergency services. The fire and cause are still under investigation by responsible regulatory agencies and Graniterock.

April 1, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TM was in the process of cleaning up after a job. TM threw used liner over handrail. Handrail gave way causing team member to fall to the ground, approximately 20 feet.

December 10, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Rock Co · Struck against a moving object

Team member was lifting materials & operating a skid steer to haul junk wheels to a dumpster. Felt pain in back while operating skid steer.

December 6, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Granite Rock Co · Accident type, without injuries

Contractor was cutting an opening in a rubber lined chute when the rubber liner caught fire. Contractor attempted to extinguish the fire with a water hose. The plastic screen media above the chute proceeded to catch fire which then ignited a conveyor belt overhead, damaging the chute, screen, belt and nearby components.

October 29, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When the team member stepped off the last rung onto the ground the team member planted foot wrong and rolled ankle.

January 14, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal machinist SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member was changing rollers on 4127 conveyor, stepped on uneven ground and rolled right ankle. Originally first aid. EE received medical treatment on 7/1/21.

November 2, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Team member was shoveling aggregate spillage. When they went to take another scoop they hit something hard, breaking the shovel and injuring their left groin area.

July 15, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Struck by flying object

Team member was hammering a tooth into an adapter with a single jack style hammer. The hammer impacting the tooth caused a metal chip to fly up resulting in team member retaining a metal fragment in chin. Injury was originally first aid. Medical treatment was not provided until 8/11/2020.

June 29, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Struck against a moving object

D-6 Dozer made contact with 740 Water truck during washing activity. Water truck was parked and as dozer moved forward the blade made contact with the front right tire. The contact caused the tire to pop and drop the water truck. The event led to EE seeking medical attention for back pain.

February 5, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member hit EE's finger with a 10 pound hammer.

October 21, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member was on hands and knees moving a screen. When the team member moved, felt a sharp pain in lower back.

August 23, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member stepped into a divot causing the team member's knee to jam. Initially this injury was considered first aid. Physical therapy was requested on 9/19/19 making this reportable.

June 25, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Struck by falling object

While attempting to manually flip the spindle of 988F Loader with a fellow worker to drain the oil from the brake packs, it slipped off the forklift forks and struck EE's arm.

May 24, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Struck by flying object

Team Member reported eye irritation resulting in conjunctivitis from exposure to airborne foreign particulates following the use of a grinder while wearing safety glasses and face shield. Examination by ER physician did not find a foreign object or corneal abrasion in the affected eye.

December 29, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Removing rear differential fill plug from a 777G. Tried pushing down on breaker bar plug and it didn't move. Felt popping in right shoulder and shooting pain down right arm.

November 18, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal scraper-loader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member was cleaning the screen chute by hand. While unloading rock out of 4209 discharge a large rock shifted and hit the back of Team Member's right hand. Originally first aid only. Team Member did not seek medical treatment until 11/26/18.

September 20, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Rock Co · Struck by flying object

Team Member was operating loader in the sand yard. Team member turned on the AC and a foreign object flew out of the AC vent and into right eye.

August 9, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal scraper-loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Rock Co · Struck against a moving object

Team Member was operating 627 Scraper and rolled over.

June 21, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Granite Rock Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Received confirmation from audiologist on 6/21/18 that team member had hearing loss in right ear due to cumulative trauma while performing work as a Heavy Duty Repairmen/Welder.

March 22, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal machinist HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Struck by falling object

Team member was changing a roller with the help of another team member. As the team members turned the frame sideways on its back to change the roller out, the frame fell and caught the team member's thumb bending it over.

January 22, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Granite Rock Co · Struck against stationary object

Team member was shoveling 4" rock when team member's right foot slipped and twisted when the rock under foot shifted causing pain in team member's right knee.

October 5, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall from machine

After turning and starting down steps on push frame (blade arm) to dismount dozer, Team Member's foot missed the step causing employee to fall to the ground.

August 31, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member felt pain in right elbow while attempting to start weed eater. This was initially reported as first aid. On November 13, 2017, ee was given prescription medication for the continuing pain in elbow making this injury reportable.

June 5, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Granite Rock Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss in right ear due to cumulative trauma while performing work as truck driver.

January 10, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal machinist HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member was loosening coupling bolt when handle on pipe wrench broke resulting in strain in right shoulder.

November 3, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Struck against stationary object

Team Member picked up several pieces of steel with both hands while wearing protective gloves, but the steel cut through the gloves and lacerated the left thumb.

May 5, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Rock Co · Struck by falling object

Team Member was standing near the tail of the 4157 conveyor resting their hand on top of a horizontal steel member. A 4" rock fell from the 4153 conveyor approximately 12 feet above. The rock struck EE's left hand causing a fracture to the fourth metacarpal of EE's hand.

April 19, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granite Rock Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was removing torque converter from engine that was still installed in the 775 rock truck. EE had EE's left hand on the oil fill neck of the torque converter. EE was using a pry bar in EE's right hand to help remove the converter. When the torque converter came loose, it popped to the side and pinched EE's left hand against the truck frame.

April 18, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member inadvertently skipped two steps of stairs and fell forward. EE reached the landing feet first but felt EE's knee hyperextend. Team Member immediately felt pain in knee. The injury was classified first aid until 5/2/16 when the doctor requested physical therapy and prescription medication.

April 4, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Rock Co · Struck against a moving object

Operator inadvertently lowered the loader bucket while approaching the Krupp Crusher feed hopper. The loader was too close to the hopper causing the loader boom to contact edge of hopper jarring the operator in the cab.

March 1, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Granite Rock Co · Struck against stationary object

Team Member walking and stepped on 3" rock twisting EE's knee.

February 26, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IT Team Member from Corporate Office was at the Quarry to install a 60+ lb UPS unit. Team member was sliding the UPS unit into a closet and right pinky finger was caught in the line of fire and bent back. IT Team Member reported the injury on 2/27/16 to Manager.

November 30, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member developed pain in his left thumb from operating his joystick controls in his loader.

September 9, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Team Member was exiting portable restroom and tripped on a support leg to a light plant. Team Member fell to the ground onto his hands and knees. Did not seek medical treatment until 9/24/15.

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