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June 22, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Hilty Quarries Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading a pit truck with a 980G cat loader. The employee suffered from a medical condition. 911 was called and he was life flighted to the trauma center in Kansas City, MO. The employee died on 6/23/15 due to non-work related health issues.

February 17, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilty Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning on a socket head screwdriver when he felt a pop in his right triceps. The employee was tightening a hose clamp.

July 28, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Hilty Quarries Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding in the quarry an received radiant burn to his upper arms. Employee reported the incident on the morning of the 31st an was seen by local medical clinic. Employee was treated and released to full duty but was given a prescription.

April 25, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hilty Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking while working at the quarry and slipped on level surface and fell to the ground. The employee was taken to the hospital for evaluation and was found to have a left knee strain. The employee was released from care with modified duty and a prescription.

August 31, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hilty Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was drilling holes to place anchors in concrete. While drilling the hole, the drill bit struck rebar which caused drill housing to rotate, striking the EE in the mouth.

July 1, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilty Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was in the process of positioning a medial screen on the top deck of a rock crushing plant. While overlapping the screen, the employee pushed the screen and while doing so, it caught the other screen. The sudden stop caused pain to the right bicep area.

December 30, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilty Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to take a belt off motor. He thought the motor was stopping. When the belt popped off, the motor gained momemtum throwing the pry bar into employee's face causing a laceration. He received 20 stitches.

October 23, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hilty Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling under conveyor when a rock popped over the top hitting hom on the head.

July 11, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hilty Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving water truck, went over berm into pit filled with water. Driver was not really sure what happened.

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