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June 2, 2025 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped while walking out of enclosed trailer.

October 30, 2024 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE felt pain in shoulder after slipping on stair tread. Injury was deemed reportable on 11/11/2024

September 10, 2024 MN · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee started feeling knee discomfort and unstableness while pulling cords during equipment teardown. Employee was prescribed physical therapy for string band strain. Injury was deemed work-related on 10/01/2024.

August 31, 2022 MN · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While securing a hydraulic line that was not in use it slipped and contacted the employee's mouth. This resulted in a small chip to a tooth. EE was seen at a dental office on 9/19/22 where it was determined to need repair.

April 8, 2022 MN · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck against stationary object

A left ankle sprain occurred when the employee stepped on a four inch rock and rolled their ankle.

August 9, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained knee gathering a stockpile sample

October 4, 2019 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pinched and lacerated left middle finger tip installing roller gang on conveyor - laceration required stitches.

August 9, 2019 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Fall onto or against objects

Slipped and fell at same level while splicing a conveyor belt - lacerated left inner thigh on angle iron.

June 22, 2018 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent over at waist to pick-up a chain and strained lower back

August 10, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck against stationary object

Preparing conveyors for transport, received small laceration near right knee on extruded metal edge of conveyor guard while walking by.

July 13, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co. · Fall from machine

Miner fell from tire of Cat Motor Grader, landed on back, fractured rib. Miner reported accident, but did not report injury until 07/24/2017.

March 28, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Recordable Hearing Loss.

August 17, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Fall from machine

Miner was climbing down right side ladder of Cat 980 loader, missed step and fell to the ground.

April 2, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Industrial Sands, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reportable hearing loss - standard threshold shift

April 2, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reportable hearing loss - standard threshold shift

March 22, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Industrial Sands, Inc. · Fall from ladders

Miner stepped off of a middles rung of a ladder thinking he was at lowest rung. The impact with the lower level injured his right hip and thigh.

February 7, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Industrial Sands, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing sand from malfunctioning truck tarp, spring loaded tarp arm struck miner in face when enough sand had been removed to release tarp.

September 25, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Fall from machine

Miner was stepping out of skidsteer and lost balance and fell twisting ankle, knee and hip when landing.

April 1, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Recordable hearing loss discovered during annual audiogram.

September 24, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was using a utility knife to cut belting, the knife slipped and he cut his left thigh, which required sutures to close.

July 10, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repetitive motion occupational injury - ulnar nerve lesion - right forearm, causing numbness and pain in right forearm. Probably caused by shoveling.

April 2, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing Loss

September 14, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner (mechanic) received a metal sliver in the little finger of his left hand - did not notice until hand began to swell - unsure how he got sliver

March 28, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

hearing loss

March 28, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing Loss

November 16, 2010 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner tripped on top step of stairs leading into generator trailer, he put out his hands to catch himself and broke his left wrist when his hand contacted the floor.

June 1, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Individual intially reported injury to self at home. Later investigation revealed on 01/07/2010 that employee was injured at work. Employee injured back (3 crushed vertebrae) upon falling from bank/berm of silt pond.

March 25, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing Loss - STS of 11dB in right ear.

March 24, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing Loss - STS of 10 dB in left ear.

March 24, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing Loss - STS of 13 dB in right ear.

March 7, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss discovered during annual hearing test.

March 7, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss discovered during annual hearing test.

March 7, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss discovered during annual hearing test.

May 30, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by flying object

Miner was hammering on a bucket on a dragline bucket, when a piece if iron broke off striking him on the chin.

March 7, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss recorded on his annual hearing test.

March 7, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss on his annual hearing test.

March 10, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss recorded on his annual hearing test.

July 29, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Fall onto or against objects

EE was entering a skidsteer loader when he slipped on the step and cut his left leg. stitches were required.

June 27, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was entering a module control tower when the door pinched his middle finger on right hand stitches were required.

March 15, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss recorded on his annual hearing test.

September 29, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON AN I BEAM 4' OFF THE GROUND LIFTING A BELT WITH A VICE GRIP WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND INJURING HIS LEFT WRIST.

March 9, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS RECORDED ON HIS ANNUAL HEARING TEST.

March 21, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS RECORDED ON HIS ANNUAL HEARING TEST.

March 21, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS RECORDED ON HIS ANNUAL HEARING TEST.

March 21, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS RECORDED ON HIS ANNUAL HEARING TEST.

August 29, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A CONVEYOR BELT WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT LEG ABOVE HIS KNEE.

February 22, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING THE TIE WIRE USED TO SECURE PENDENT LINES DURING TRANSPORT OF THE CRANE. WHILE CUTTING THE LAST TIE WIRE, THE PENDENT LINE SLID AND HIT HIS ARM.

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