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May 8, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking fence line when EE stepped on a hard object that caused a popping sound and sensation in EE's left foot temp 79d mostly sunny area was clean of debris.

March 16, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was working in the welding stall clean of debris around 48 degrees. EE was working on hydraulic when EE smashed EE's right hand.

January 12, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking to the water pump when EE felt a pain in EE's right leg area was clean of debris and it was just getting dark out

November 5, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person STRIKING OR BUMPING
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on 154 plant weather was sunny temp was 82 degrees. the plant was clean of debris. Employee was bent over went to stand struck head on I-beam

October 10, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

10/10/25 around 9:50am nice day sunny temp was 70dgrees. blasting crew was setting off a shot when fly rock struck the blast shelter and scared EE into a panic attack.

July 14, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was filling hydraulic oil in 651 scraper when hand got smashed by the 55 gal. drum. weather 79 degrees wind was blowing 3mph.

March 26, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Overcast skies, temperature is 70 degrees, little to no wind, work area clean of debris with a little buildup in the chute. Technician was welding in the chute, lost balance and fell to the screen below.

March 19, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Temperature 76 d sunny wind16 mph employee was working in the shop with the door open little to no debris on the ground and a slight dust covering the ground. Employee was tightening bolts on the crusher. The air hose slipped off the fitting

November 18, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was working removing grates from the crusher, the area was clean of debris and was dry, sun was shining temp around 68 degrees good conditions

August 23, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

On August 23rd at 9:45 the conditions are good, sunny outside around 92 degrees. Work area was well lit with little debris on the ground. EE was working on the hammer mill crusher trying to mock up the grates for repairs. When the soft sling EE was using wasn't choked all the way slid off center smashing EE's hand between the hammer mill crusher frame and the grate.

April 29, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

cloudy day EE was in the 170 box car working on a gearbox, the are was clean off debris and was well lite. EE turned to get/look at another component when the gearbox fell striking right above EE's steal toe boot on EE's left foot.

March 29, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

it was sunny day. they where working to replace a hammer on the crusher. the alignment rod came out and struck the right hand, index finger of the worker. worker was wearing gloves.

June 9, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Clear, dry, open ground. Operator of haul truck failed to maintain proper control of EE's equipment.

November 17, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Fueling haul truck tripped over fuel hose causing deep bone bruise on right forearm.

April 20, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Individual was attempting to clear what was thought or appeared to be an obstruction on a conveyor belt roller. Individual used the handle of a hammer to knock away what appeared to be mud but was a hole in the roller. The handle was caught in the hole and slammed EE's hand into the conveyor frame.

March 16, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

While operating Terex 100 ton haul truck seat bottomed out and a bump and jammed EE's back

February 10, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was changing a bearing on a haul truck and bearing fell on right hand.

September 17, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by powered moving object

Walked under scraper while it was lowering and hood struck shoulder.

August 16, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stepping off ladder of water truck twisted knee and tore MCL. Note: employee failed to notify company until 23 Aug 2018

June 13, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

While operating a Volvo scraper coming off pile, turned left didn't see another Volvo scraper and hit the other scraper. As a result left window shattered causing cuts to EE's left elbow requiring stitches. Also bruised left hip.

January 5, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained left shoulder while lifting bucket. Note: Complications arose several days later. The company at first didn't know they were related.

June 9, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Cleaning a shoot and dirt flew into face, particles scratched left eye. Individual was on top of screen when air blew particles into his face. Individual was not wearing safety glasses.

January 27, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to remove belt from pulley while pulley still in motion. Index finger on left hand was fractured.

October 17, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on bus strained L knee climbing into drivers seat

October 7, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

While using sledge hammer to close crusher a slice of metal flew off of steel and struck employee in chest.

August 29, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tripped carrying water cooler strained Left shoulder.

November 29, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Strained right knee climbing on mobile equipment.

July 22, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Strained back working with sledge hammer on plant. Employee did not want to seek medical care until 27July11.

March 16, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was reaching up to retrieve parts from parts bend. Pulled groin. Double hernia. Happened on 16 March 2011, reported 24 March 2011.

September 3, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Using shovel to clean crusher pulled back.

June 25, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was helping to replace a head pulley guard, pulled groin, possible hernia. Accident happend on 6/25/09, reported on 7/2/09

April 30, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was attempting to open rail-hopper car gate. The tool he was attemting to use slipped causing him to fall hitting his head. He was taken to ER - given a CAT scan and released to work the following day.

August 12, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Operator had drilled approx. 16 feet of a 45 foot face when he noticed that part of the face had caved off to his right. He raised the drill stem and began to raise the outriggers when the drill slowly slid off the face and turned on its side. Since the boom was fully extended, it stopped the drill on the caved off material 20 feet from the floor.

March 10, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was standing on the ladder of the maintainer when his knee popped and began to hurt.

December 17, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was rewiring a backup alarm on haul truck #132. He started to step down from the frame of the truck and his right foot folded under on a lump of dirt and sprained his ankle.

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