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July 22, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INSTALLING PULLEY AND FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN PULLEY AND CONVEYOR FRAME. BROKEN FINGER.

June 8, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

emp. felt a sharp pain in right shoulder while trying to lift the cab protector gate on a loader. emp has missed work, pending further medical eval.

August 31, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee hurt his knee while he was walking through mud, when he slipped and fell.

August 20, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp was using a utility knife, it slipped and cut his left arm. Stitches required.

June 8, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

emp got a piece of metal in his eye, but not sure when it happened. emp feels it must have been at work, but can't give a specific incident.

June 1, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Emp. was pulling a cable and had his knee in place for support, when he began pulling, he felt a pain in his knee. Emp did not seek medical treat at the time of the accident, but later went to er for swelling and soreness. Emp missed 1 day of work, but is still on light duty.

March 12, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Emp was grinding metal on 3/12. emp reported on 3/13, he thought he had pink eye. he went to ER on 3/14 and they found metal in eye. he was refered to an eye doctor on 3/16 who kept him off work until 3/19 when he returned without restrictions.

February 13, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP STRAINED HIS SHOULDER WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE A FALLEN TREE OFF OF THE HAUL ROAD.

February 6, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

emp was using a port-a-power when the wood blocks kicked out and struck him above and below left knee. emp has not missed worked but is on restrictive duty.

October 27, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Removing a piece of drill pipe that needed replaced and as employee was lifting the pipe he got a sharp pain in his left arm-bicep area.

September 15, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hurt his right ankle and shoulder while trying to climb into his loader and slipped.

September 10, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was digging out a stone chute and felt sharp pain in his left shoulder, arm and hand.

July 29, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp. reported he was working on equipment and felt a pain in his arm, like a bug bite. emp did not go to doctor until 7/31 and was given a note with no restrictions or medical treatment. on 8/12/2008, emp still felt pain and returned to the doctor, and on 8/13 emp had a non metal object removed from his arm. medical treatment and four stiches.

July 2, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE, CUTTING TOWARDS HIMSELF AND CUT HIS KNEE. EMP MISSED 1 DAY OF WORK AND HAD ONE SUTURE.

April 16, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS PICKING UP STONE, FELL BACKWARDS, TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER.

April 16, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS CHANGING SCREENS AND BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE. WHICH BECAME SORE. EMP MISSED 2 DAYS OF WORK, 5 DAYS OF RESTRICTED DUTY AND RETURNED TO REGULAR DUTY ON 4/28/08.

March 21, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders

EMP FELL OFF A STEP LADDER WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENACE/REPAIR ON A STEAM JENNY. STEP LADDER WAS NOT FULLY OPENED, IT WAS PROPPED AGAINST EQUIPMENT.

March 18, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EMP WAS DESCENDING A 992C CAT LOADER, SLIPPED AND FELL, HURTING LEFT ELBOW AND BUTTOCKS.

February 6, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Emp was lifting a block and hurt his back. Emp is still working but has restrictions.

January 22, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting cardboard blast hole casing from a shelf. He was turning to toss the casings to the floor and lost his balance. He fell approximately 3 feet to the floor.

December 20, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMP. SLIPPED WHILE GETTING IN TO TRUCK AND SPRAINED HIS SHOULDER. EMP. DID NOT SEEK MED. TREATMENT UNTIL 12/27/2007 WHERE HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION AND RESTRICTION ON LEFT ARM.

December 17, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

emp stated his wrist was sore from beating ice off of steel. emp did not seek medical treatment until 12/26/07 where he was given a presciption and limited use of his wrist.

December 6, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Emp was walking from truck to excavator, slipped on snow/ice and jammed right arm. Emp was given percocet and had to wear a sling for one work day.

October 26, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Emp had a cutting edge of a Cat 980 bucket fall on his foot. Report was not submitted until 10/31/07. Emp missed 1 day of work and was then on restrictions until 11/12/07 when he was released. Info was attempted to be entered via the Internet, but MSHA's online filing was not operational.

October 20, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Burn on left leg due to cleaning boots with steam jenny, EMP DIDN'T REPORT THIS UNTILL 10/26/2007.

October 15, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE tripped on rock and tore ligament.

August 29, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling tunnel belt and felt pain in his back. EE took off work fri 8/31/07 without doctor note. EE was told he needed to see a panel doctor, who then put him on restrictions.

August 18, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp hurt left shoulder while climbing ladder.

August 1, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing tires and swinging a sledgehammer and has a bulging disc. Employee did not report this injury until 8/17/2007.

July 9, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Valley Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Emp was stung by a bee. Stated he did not feel well and went home. He called his doctor who told him to take over the counter medicine. No doctor visit made. Emp returned to work on 7/10/07 at normal time. Emp quit the job at 8 am on 7/10/07. Emp never showed anyone where he was stung.

June 21, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS GETTING OFF LOADER, STEPPED ON A BLOCK OF WOOD, LOST BALANCE, AND STRAINED HIMSELF TRYING TO REGAIN BALANCE.

June 19, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting parts and felt pain in back. He did not go to chiropractor until 6/29/07, where he was informed he would need more than one visit.

June 12, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS LIFTING 40-50 LBS ANVIL AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. EMP MISSED WORK FROM 6/13 TO 6/15. EMP RETURNED TO WORK WITHOUT A RELEASE ON 6/18 AND WAS SENT HOME TO GET ONE. EMP RETURNED TO WORK ON 6/20 WITH RESTRICTIONS.

March 15, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was welding and hot slag got in under his helmet and into his right eye

January 26, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp stated he got out of bin truck and felt a pop in his leg. He did not report accident at that time, but did not show up for work on 1/29/07. He did not report injury to me until 2/2/2007. EMP ALSO STATED DID NOT FEEL PAIN UNTIL SUNDAY OR MONDAY.

January 26, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS STRUCK BY A ROLLER BEING MOVED BY CRANE. EMP REPORTED INCIDENT ON 1/26 BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 1/29. HE WAS GIVEN A NOTE TO BE OFF WORK TILL FEB 1, FOR A SOFT TISSUE INJURY

December 22, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOREIGN BODY IN EYE WHEN STONE HIT OUTSIDE CORNER OF GUARD AND HIT EMP IN EYE

November 29, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP LIFTED ATTACHMENT FOR BOBCAT(UNI LOADER) AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER

October 4, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

foreign object in eye

August 23, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting away a chain wrench and got his finger pinched between the chain and wrench.

August 21, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET SAND THAT WAS ON CONCRETE, FELL TO THE GROUND (SAME LEVEL) AND BROKE HIS HIP.

August 4, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BRUSH AND TREES, AND STEPPED FORWARD INTO THE BLADE OF A CHAIN SAW. REQUIRED STITCHES.

July 10, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was dragging a 2" air line and stepped into a gulley and fell. He twisted his knee while falling to the ground and his head struck the ground. His hard hat flew off and his head hit the ground again, without his hard hat.

May 16, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS CHECKING HP ON A MOTOR, SLIPPED AND CRACKED KNEE CAP

May 2, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING EUCLID 0029 WHEN DRIVE SHAFT CAME APART. WHEN THE DRIVE SHAFT CONTINUED TO SPIN, IT KNOCKED OUT BOTH REAR BREAKING CYLINDERS. THE TRUCK DESCENDED A GRADE, AND PARTIALLY UP ANOTHER GRADE, THEN ROLLED BACK INTO THE HIGHWALL.

April 24, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WORKING ON PLANT AND TWISTED ANKLE.

February 21, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Emp was making repairs at plant, when hammer slipped out of his hand and struck his left knee.

January 18, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking on the catwalk of his euclid and slipped on oil. Employee caught himself and didn't fall, but hurt shoulder. After treating with doctor it was found he tore his rotator cuff.

December 20, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SMASHED HER FINGERS WHILE TRYING TO CLEAN OFF TAILGATE OF HER DUMP TRUCK. (WAS NOT USING A TOOL, JUST HER HANDS. CUT RIGHT RING FINGER - STITCHES REQUIRED.)

November 21, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was struck by moving vehicle. (EE was standing on soft material when pickup truck ran over him. EE sank down into soft material, so no fractures - bruises to legs only.)

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