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June 18, 2025 NC · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was removing large rock from catwalk and smashed finger between handrail and rock. The EE was wearing gloves.

January 29, 2025 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tech was working on installing new piece of glass, when they were pulling they hit their front tooth and knocked it out

August 29, 2024 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying cutting edge and tripped causing a laceration to the palm of the left hand that required three sutures.

July 8, 2024 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting zip tie off end of "down the hole" measuring tape. Cutting away from themself. When the zip tie was cut the knife became uncontrolled and cut another EE. The cut was in EE's hand. The cut required 6 stitches.

February 16, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was performing maintenance on conveyor when employee injured elbow

January 11, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was closing a leaking water ball valve when the valve assembly disconnected from the mount striking the miner in the forehead.

December 1, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking under a conveyor when a rock fell from the conveyor striking EE above EE's upper lip. Ee was wearing hard hat and eye protection.

March 26, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing a return roller on conveyor 2 when EE injured EE's left pinky finger. EE was wearing gloves at the time of injury.

December 24, 2019 NC · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher STRIKING OR BUMPING
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was leaving EE's desk when EE struck the corner of an open desk drawer with EE's leg

October 15, 2019 NC · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking in the surge tunnel and saw a snake. EE turned around to get away from the snake and in the process twisted their right ankle.

July 13, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing a 60 inch conveyor idler when right hand was pinched between the idler and the frame resulting in a laceration requiring 6 stitches.

May 2, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut skirtboard rubber and the knife slipped and cut employee's left thigh.

July 19, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 730 Caterpillar haul truck when ee felt pain in back.

May 12, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating 772 haul truck and the employee smashed middle and ring finger on right hand between the frame and the seat.

May 3, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrock Industries LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pulling a cable along the framework of conveyor and stepped in hole in grating. Associate fell and impacted knee, back and arm on grating.

March 28, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

A metal cover fell down and struck employee on the right side of the face/jaw as ee held the ladder for another employee to perform the work.

March 6, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was lifting toggle rods above head when ee felt a pain in right shoulder. EE was placed on restricted duty.

March 1, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hitting a striking wrench with a 2 pound sledge hammer and inadvertently hit left hand thumb.

July 24, 2015 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a razor knife to cut skirt rubber when he accidentally cut his left wrist.

April 4, 2014 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was performing routine maintenance on a conveyor to remove gear reducer. Miner sprained right ring finger while doing so.

January 16, 2014 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck against stationary object

Cut right hand ring finger while exiting corrugated metal building.

November 6, 2013 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lost balance after lifting 55lbs of flocculant. Injured back.

May 1, 2013 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee injured back trying to turn bucket wheel with the assistance of other employees during bucket wheel installation. Accident was not reported until 5/7/13.

October 24, 2012 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Ee was removing pin on 972G loader. The bucket and link were removed. Ee was pulling pin out of the top z-bar link where it attaches to the tilt cylinder. Ee pulled pin out and the z-bar shifted because pin was slightly over center. The Ee's thumb was caught between the head of the pin and the bucket leveler bracket.

October 15, 2012 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrock Industries LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Ee lost footing while installing j-bolt on screen. Ee slipped scraping his right shin and hit his right hip on 2" channel piece of channel.

August 3, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was assisting in removing pin from a Caterpillar 944 bucket when the pin came out unexpectedly and crushed left hand index finger between pin and bucket.

April 25, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Ee was pulling on water hose to wash off concrete pad when he stated he felt his wrist pop and noticed pain.

November 10, 2010 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employees left foot slipped from walkway platform to step causing shin to contact step. Conditions: flat walkway with one step up to another level.

October 29, 2010 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing screens. Sprained wrist.

August 16, 2010 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was using sledge hammer on plate to press large bushing into loader (equipment) link. A small piece of metal came off of plate and punctured Ee's left forearm.

November 21, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing plates on track crusher. Employee was distracted and plate struck the employees hand on the guardrail. Right hand received small deep abrasion.

September 14, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Sunrock Industries LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was trimming grass around the main gate when he hit a bee/wasp nest. Employee was stung several times. Employee was sent to the doctor as a precautionary measure.

June 12, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was clearing off a screen that was overloaded with material, when a rock fell off and struck his right foot.

June 3, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing panel on bottom deck of screen. Employee was removing old screen, when employee felt a pull in his lower back.

April 28, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee made contact with a hot piece of metal (area that he previously welded) when reaching for welding rods resulting in a second degree burn on his arm. Burn became infected on the evening of 4/29/09 and employee sought medical treatment.

April 15, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing a 4" valve on a waterline when some loose material slid down the slope and hit the employee's ankle.

April 14, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using sledge hammer to remove pins from cylinders on a cone crusher. Employee stated right hand was hurting yesterday evening after he left work. Employee reported the injury on 4/15/09 at beginning of shift.

February 10, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee lacerated his thigh with a power tool while cutting screen cloth. Injury required five stitches and medication for infection.

December 1, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrock Industries LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee sprained ankle on unstable ground (loose gravel) while walking down stairs at scale house.

November 12, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was turning over the cutting edge of a 972G CAT loader. As he was loosening the right nut/bolt of the cutting edge the center bolt broke free causing the edge to drop suddenly to the ground on his right foot.

October 23, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by flying object

Bolt was being knocked from pin on EC 240 LR Excavator. A punch was struck by another employee to remove pin when the working end of punch broke off and hit employee in the neck.

February 9, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing electrical wire. Employee was attempting to roll wire reel to the side when reel slid and pinched his thumb between reel and pipe.

January 28, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was conducting preshift examination on his front end loader, when he missed/slipped on the first step. Frost was on the ground and equipment.

May 17, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sunrock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was tubing holes so that they would not fill up with water if it rained and was cutting them to fit holes and he accidently cut his leg.

April 23, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured miner was dismounting a haul truck when he slipped and started to fall. As he was falling he was able to regain his grip with his left hand and the weight of his body caused him to strain his left shoulder.

April 20, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking with his supervisor, the injured miner slipped on a rock, caught himself mid-fall, and felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

April 16, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing parking brake assembly from heavy equipment when the parking brake assembly shifted and pinched the right ring finger between the parking brake and the frame of the machine.

March 8, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

The injured miner failed to maintain three points of contact and slipped while climbing the ladder of an intregated tool carrier and the tailbone of his lower back contacted the machine. He reported this accident on the following day and refused medical treatment. Medical attention was requested on 3/14/07.

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