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December 9, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR HAS A BACK ACHE FROM THE SEAT CUSHIONS BEING WORN OUT. OPERATOR CANNOT WORK BECAUSE OF THE BACKACHE. THE CUSHIONS HAVE SINCE BEEN REPLACED.

December 4, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE ICE. WHEN THEY FELL, THEY STUCK A HAND OUT TO CATCH THEMSELVES. WHEN THEY DID THAT, THEY DISLOCATED THEIR SHOULDER.

November 13, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE SWING PUMP FROM THE MACHINE. THE PUMP WAS STUCK BUT THEN BROKE FREE UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN IT BROKE FREE, IT BENT EMPLOYEE'S ARM IN AN AWKWARD POSITION

October 23, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

OPERATOR STEPPED OUT OF THE CAB ONTO THE CATWALK TO WIPE EE'S WINDOWS. WHEN EE LEANED OVER, EE'S HARD HAT FELL OFF. EE LEANED OVER MORE TO PICK UP EE'S HARD HAT AND WHEN EE ROSE BACK UP, EE HIT EE'S HEAD ON A ROOF PROTECTOR.

July 18, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing a flat tire on the service truck. EE lifted the tire without assistance and then was diagnosed with a ventral hernia.

May 31, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE SERVICE TRUCK, EMPLOYEE SAID EMPLOYEE CAUGHT THE SOLE OF EMPLOYEE'S BOOT AND TWISTED KNEE

April 25, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked to the rear of the haul truck to check lights for the pre-trip inspection. EE twisted ankle on the berm behind the truck. Upon examination, EE has edema and bruising in the heel. Employee placed in a CAM boot, modified duty until MRI is taken.

April 20, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE WASTE OIL TANK TO THE SERVICE TRUCK. EE SLIPPED AND FELL AND TRIED TO CATCH SELF. WHEN EE TRIED TO CATCH SELF, EE TORE THEIR BICEP.

October 10, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE CAB OF EMPLOYEE'S TRUCK. EMPLOYEE CAUGHT A FINGER ON SOMETHING UNDERNEATH THE SEAT, CAUSING A LACERATION.

August 12, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HAUL TRUCK INSIDE OF THE MINE. THE TRUCK WAS LOADED GOING UP HILL WHEN FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE TRUCK DID A "WHEELIE" AND ENDED UP SITTING ON IT'S TAILGATE WITH THE CAB OFF OF THE GROUND. THE OPERATOR SPRAINED THEIR LOWER LUMBAR.

August 4, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading ANFO into the hole for the shot. When EE pulled the hose out, it slipped out of EE's hand, striking EE in the shoulder.

July 5, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Employee jumped off of a service truck to the ground instead of using the steps on the truck.

December 28, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the mine. Employee slipped and fell, when employee fell employee put arm out to catch self and jammed shoulder. Employee initially did not seek medical attention but after recently having an MRI, it shows damage that will have to be operated on.

June 14, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by flying object

The employee was reinstalling a bed liner into a pickup truck. Employee was using the portable crane on the service truck. When they lifted up on the crane, the snatch block came unattached from the bed liner. The snatch block swung and hit them in the head.

August 19, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee got a foot stuck in mud, they tripped and fell forward hitting head on a rock. Hard hat prevented any lacerations but they strained their neck muscles upon impact.

May 26, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a sledgehammer. EE missed the target and hit EE's finger. Employee had to get sutures.

November 5, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down off of machine, one of the steps broke and they fell to the ground.

June 25, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was refueling a loader, when finished employee stepped off of the machine, missed the last step and fell.

November 7, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was doing maintenance, reached down to pick up an air tool and the air hose came loose from the tool, striking the employee in the face and the eye, knocking off hard hat and glasses.

May 18, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was manually closing a door on a chute. The door did not close completely and kicked back. The handle of the door pinched the employee's finger and fractured it.

June 1, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting another employee who was removing and replacing a belt idler. The belt was not operating and was locked out at the time of repairs. While the two employees were lifting the idler, it slipped and the idler frame fell on the employee's finger.

July 29, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object

A rock fell onto the machine that the employee was operating, the sudden impact shook the operator in the cab. The employee finished his shift that day which ended at 3:00 PM, but called the following day and reported back pain.

April 27, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting up a cribbing block and felt pain in his back.

April 21, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was working in a confined space with another employee who was welding. The injured employee suffered arc flash as a result.

November 28, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was opening up the entrance gates to the quarry, slipped on the ice and fell, hitting his head causing a laceration.

September 9, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a cable type come-along. Employee got his finger caught between the cable and the frame of the conveyor that he was working on.

July 14, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee took the radiator cap off of the machine while it was still under pressure. To escape the spray he jumped backwards, hitting his arm and back on the machine carriage.

May 15, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was replacing the battery in a Euclid rock truck. Employee suffered back strain lifting the battery in and out of the truck.

August 7, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of belting with a utility knife and cut his leg with the knife.

July 19, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was backing a loaded haul truck on a downhill grade in the underground mine. He lost control of the truck and ran backwards into a pillar.

July 12, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was dragging a water hose, he slipped and fell, injuring his shoulder.

January 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading replacement screens into a skidsteer bucket. He got his finger in between the screens and smashed it, fracturing his finger.

December 3, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing into his truck at the beginning of his shift. He had only one hand on the ladder. When he stepped up he lost his balance and was hanging on with the one arm causing a sprain/strain to his shoulder.

September 26, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down, off of the machine, when he stepped down his foot slipped and he fell against the catwalk of the machine.

May 16, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a chute liner plate. When he removed the plate, the door of the chute came down and hit his arm

April 25, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee is a mechanic, he was trying to line up two holes in a scaler boom to insert a roller, he got his pinkie finger caught in a pinch point causing a laceration.

August 15, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator got out of his machine and picked up a broken shank and tip. He hoisted the broken piece onto the catwalk of the machine. Employee stated he felt pain in his groin at this time.

August 5, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver OTHER
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was sitting in his truck waiting to load. He got up out of his seat to stretch and felt a pain in his stomach.

April 25, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

One employee handed a piece of steel plate to another employee. The 2nd employee did not have a good grip on it and it fell to the ground with his finger underneath of it.

December 28, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

It was snowing with slippery conditions; the employee fell and strained his groin.

October 30, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping move an air compressor and got his finger caught in a pinch point, causing a laceration that required stitches.

August 18, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) Fatality · MACHINERY
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

The contract employee was helping to install a counterweight on Gradall XL5110 Scaler. As the weight was lifted into place, one of the connector links of the chain used for lifting broke, causing one end of the weight to strike the ground. This in turn broke the other end, which allowed the weight to strike the employee as it fell.

August 1, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

Loose material became dislodged from the roof. The employee was struck by the falling material, causing blunt force trauma to his lower back.

January 23, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was riding in a truck. When he went to step down out of the truck he missed the grab rail with his right hand, but was able to catch himself with his left hand. When he caught himself he thinks he pulled a muscle or something.

August 28, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was picking up material from the ground, there was a snake underneath the material, which bit him on the finger.

May 18, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by flying object

The employee (a blaster trainee) was assisting the licensed PA blaster in setting off a shot. After the shot went off (approximately 8-10 seconds) the employee went into the line of the shot and was struck in the shin by a piece of flying debris, requiring him to get 6 stitches in his leg.

April 24, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping to assemble framework for a new conveyor. He was attempting to align a bolt into it's corresponding hole, he got his finger caught between the threads of the bolt and the framework.

March 16, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling material from under the belt, he stepped backwards and twisted his ankle.

February 22, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports recurrence of symptoms from a previous incident dated 8/16/04 in which he missed 39 work days. His chiropractor documented that the employee could have a potential of flare ups with work activities.

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