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August 2, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Faulks Bros. Construction · Contact with electrical current

After conveyor did not start, Employee went to check the reset button on the electrical panel. When they bent down to see it, their hand was close enough to the panel that they believes sweat dripped from their hand and electricity jumped from panel to their left pinky finger.

August 16, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Bros Construction Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing test results show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA.

August 8, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Brothers Construction Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing test results show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA.

August 8, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Brothers Construction Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing test results show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA.

October 5, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Faulks Brothers Construction, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

764 Power screen overheated. EE opened radiator cap to check fluid level. Under pressure, fluid sprayed out and got onto EE's arm and face.

September 28, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Faulks Bros. Construction · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carrying 4x4 oak blocks (one in each hand) to chock wheels of conveyor for maintenance. When setting down block in right hand, block fell from hand and twisted EE's right forearm. Diagnosis was strain of right bicep.

August 28, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Brothers Construction Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing tests on 8/20/18 and 8/28/18 show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA. Employee's normal duties are to run forklift, front end loader, bagger, and sand plant.

August 14, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Faulks Bros. Construction · Struck against a moving object

Performing normal duties of running front-end loader to load trucks and power screen.

July 6, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Faulks Bros. Construction · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Shop technician working on crusher, #1 toggle seat in toggle plate. Toggle seat swung loose, pinching right index finger between seat and frame. Contusion to right index finger. No lost time. No restrictions.

July 24, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Faulks Bros. Construction · Contact with electrical current

Employee attempted to turn on battery "dead-man" switch on generator and burned thumb and finger on hot switch.

August 11, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Bros. Construction · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating various loaders, generators, screens, and crushing equipment during regular job duties. Recordable shift in hearing as per testing performed 8/11/14.

August 13, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Bros. Construction · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating various loaders, generators, and crushing equipment during regular job duties. Recordable shift in hearing as per testing performed 8/13/12.

July 18, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Faulks Bros. Construction · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE did a lot of pulling, pushing & lifting during the week, helping to set up crushing spread at K-pit. On Friday the 18th, he had pain on left side of groin. He reported HR on Monday & had hernia diagnosed on Sept. 18. No treatment had been given, no lost time, no restrictions until surgery on November 7, 2008.

March 29, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Brothers Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE has been a laborer & equipment operator. He reported on 3-29-07 that over the last couple of months, his pinkie & ring finger are numb. He has been diagnosed with carpel tunnel in the elbow. Surgery is scheduled for 4-17-07. He has no lost time up to that date. This report prepared when notification of surgery was confirmed.

January 25, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faulks Bros. Construction · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee & co-worker were prying a piece of plate steel up into place under the cone, above the belt. The crowbar slipped and hit employee above the left eye causing the cut.

June 9, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Faulks Brothers Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE is a long time loader operator. he reported on 6-14-04 that over the last nine month his left hand has become numb and tingling. he has been since diagnosed with carpal tunnel of left wrist. surgery is scheduled for 8-16-04. he has had no lost time up to that date. this report prepared when notification of surgery was confirmed.

February 26, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Faulks Brothers Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING EMPTY BAGS ON FILLING SPOUT OF BAGGING MACHINE. THERE WERE NO APPARENT REASONS FOR INJURY OTHER THAN HE WAS MOVING HIS HAND AND ARM TO LIFT ONE EMPTY BAG AT A TIME. EE FELT PA IN AND HAD SUDDEN SWELLING ON TOP OF HIS HAND.

January 22, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Faulks Bros. Construction · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING AN ELECTRIC GRINDER TO REMOVE PAINT FROM A PIECE OF METAL THAT NEEDED WELDING. EVEN THOUGH HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL MUST HAVE ENTERED HIS EYE.

June 12, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faulks Bros. Construction · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING REPLACE A SCALPING SCREEN. HE WAS HOLDING IT UP FOR POSITIONING USING A 5'PRYBAR,THE SCREEN MOVED, PINCHING HIS FINGER.

October 12, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faulks Bros. Construction · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING SCREEN. CLAMP BAR UNDER TENSION HIT FINGER.

October 12, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Faulks Brothers Construction Inc · Fall onto or against objects

CLIMBING ONTO SEAT OF BAGGING MACHINE HIS LEG BRUSHED ACROSS NOZZLE SHARP EDGE CUT HIS LEG

September 21, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Faulks Bros. Construction · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS FIXING CRACKED HYDRAULIC FITTING SLIPPED ON OILY SURFACE FELL SIDEWAYS INTO BRACE, HIT RIBS. HE THOUGHT THEY WERE BRUISED, 5 DAYS LATER HE HEARD THE RIB CRACK & FELT PAIN

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