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January 19, 2022 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A repair job completed, a chain was attached to the excavator bucket. The bucket & the chain were on the ground. When the excavator was moved, the employee was standing on the chain as the bucket was swung. Employee was tripped, but did not fall.

July 20, 2021 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a haul truck. Employee complained of headache & light-headedness. Employee was taken to ER and later diagnosed with a sinus infection & BP issues. Employee was placed off-work until Monday, July 26.

January 14, 2021 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing skirt board on stacker belt. Wrench slipped and impacted finger. First aid completed. Employee reported Jan 20 finger was infected and went to clinic. Clinic provided antibiotic/meds; employee released to return on Jan 25.

November 12, 2020 MS · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

Miner was changing parts on belt weight scale. Dropped a part and it impacted their right pinky finger.

December 4, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was helping move/set a wooden form in preparation for a concrete pour. EE got finger caught under the form as it was placed on the ground.

July 12, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting cab of service truck. Turned knee when foot contacted the ground.

July 20, 2016 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Blain Sand & Gravel · Rubbed or abraded

Using impact air wrench to remove bolt to replace gravel screen. Placed hand on nut head and wrench spun nut head, cutting finger.

September 16, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up five (5) gallon bucket out of company truck - pulled back muscle.

April 3, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was training a new haul truck driver. EE was sitting in the jump seat next to door. Haul truck encountered a rough road condition and the EE bumped his shoulder against door of truck.

August 21, 2014 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stood up after kneeling, experienced knee pain (popped). Incident reported 8/25/14. Visit to Dr on 9/2/14, with light duty work.

September 13, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Operator adjusted fan & cut finger on fan housing. Initial treatment first aid only. Soreness led to doctor visit on 9/20/13, with cleaning and medicine only. No lost time.

June 10, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Lifting out scrubber roller, roller shifted to caught finger.

October 29, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object

Working/walking near sand pump/pipe. Hit leg on lifting eye. Required 4 stitches.

October 11, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee closed door to dredge control room on finger

June 1, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE Chipping slag off weld, got something in eye. Did not report until questioned by foreman 6/5/12. Sent to doctor for check, Received meds and returned to work. Not regular mine Employee

April 19, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Leaned on pipe that had just been welded & burned spot on left lower forearm. First aid completed. Failed to inform anyone that he went to ER on 4/20/12.

February 15, 2011 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Miner using a socket wrench to adjust belt. Tool slipped and miner struck elbow on frame. Miner did not want to go to the doctor on date of incident. Elbow soreness continued & he went to the doctor on March 3, 2011. Medication prescribed. No lost time or restriction.

November 2, 2009 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee put left hand on cable to remove slack. He was holding control in right hand. Employee pressed incorrect button & finger was pulled in sheave. Returned to work (light duty) on 11/9/09.

June 26, 2009 MS · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving cutting edge in storage area. Paint caused two (2) new edges to stick together & lifted both - straining shoulder.

April 29, 2009 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Counterweight was being removed with power purge. Piece broke off counterweight to struck foreman in back.

August 13, 2008 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee climbed over framework (I-beam) between frame and belt to repair belt clamp. After repair, employee bruised rib area while exiting.

October 26, 2007 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Used pocket knife to cut cable tie. When knife passed through cable tie, he stabbed left hand.

May 25, 2007 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Cleaning material chute with punch bar. Hit finger on side of chute.

March 14, 2007 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling material under tunnel belt, strained shoulder. Reported injury to foreman on 3/29/07 in the PM. Doctor vistit on 4/2/07.

October 31, 2006 MS · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against a moving object

Backing dozer in stripping area, backed over a pile & jarred his back on the landing; aggravated an old back injury.

May 23, 2005 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BUCKET TO ADD WATER TO RADIATOR ON GENERATOR. USED BOTH HANDS. BROKE BONE IN LEFT HAND.

October 28, 2003 MS · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall down stairs

WORKER WAS DESCENDING STAIRWAY FROM CONTROL HOUSE OFFICE TO GROUND LEVEL. HIS FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE STAIR TREAD. WORKER FELL BACKWARDS ONTO CONCRETE SLAB DISLOCATING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER

August 27, 2003 MS · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS HELPING SET A MUD PUMP INTO THE POND AND THE CHAIN LINK BROKE. THE BROKEN LINK FLEW ABOUT 20' AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

March 10, 2003 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

USING A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN A BOLT ON THE SAND PUMP.

September 18, 2002 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

USING A SHOVEL TO DIG MUG FROM A DRAIN PIPE.

February 14, 2002 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT WHEN THE KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEG.

December 12, 2001 MS · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING TO ASSEMBLE/SETUP CRUSHER SCREENING UNIT. HE FELL/STEPPED INTO A HOLE, BRUISING ELBOW.

May 15, 2001 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING HYDRAULIC PUMP, STRAINED SHOULDER (L) WHILE MOVING PUMP.

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