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October 4, 2022 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted left ankle. Slight sprain.

September 18, 2017 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving equipment - back muscle issue.

June 29, 2017 RI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee lacerated finger while removing a stone wedged in palletizer. Received stitches in right thumb. Will return to work for light duty after 4th Holiday.

June 28, 2017 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Impacted right thumb when moving a screen. Was reviewed at local urgent care. Ok. No time lost.

May 11, 2017 RI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulled muscle in shoulder while performing plant maintenance. After medical review, suggested that EE relax for a day or two.

April 27, 2015 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Worker cleaning tools created a flash resulting in facial burns. Was treated and released by medical facility.

October 20, 2014 RI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Removing stone from troughing roller without shutting down. Hyper extended a few fingers.

June 30, 2011 RI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Muscle pull on right side. Medical review indicated OK to return to work. Discomfort persisted. Continuing time off with muscle therapy.

January 25, 2010 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulled muscle in shoulder.

February 2, 2009 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulled back muscle, during twisting motion, while using a grinder.

August 6, 2007 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a grate and hit left knee, resulting in a contusion.

April 30, 2007 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Bruised hand tensioning bolt. The worker did not mention the issue until the next morning. Office dispatched him to medical. Released with hand bruise (splint/ice) to modified duty pending specialist review. Office recommended off duty pending specialist review next week.

September 23, 2004 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Ee was changing screens on CEC platform which is approx twelve feet above ground level. He misstepped through ladder opening and fell to ground level. He was dispatched to hospital.

February 23, 2004 RI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SEALER UNIT FAILED, POWER SHUT OFF AND CHAIN GUARD REMOVED. OPERATOR ENABLED POWER TO REMOVE CHAIN AND CAUGHT FINGER IN CHAIN. TIP OF LEFT INDEX FINGER SEVERED.

July 16, 2003 RI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING A BLOCK OF WOOD UNDER A LOADER AND HURT LEFT SHOULDER BLADE & FRONT CHEST - PULLED MUSCLE??

May 27, 2002 RI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Struck by falling object

UNKNOWN- CALLED JUNE 3, INFORMED ME HE WAS GOINGTO HOSPITAL FOR GOUT- HOSPITAL CLAIMS NOT GOUT--PINCHED NERVE- INFORMED ON 6/7/02 THRU OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH THAT HE INFORMED THEM THAT HE DROPPED AN OBJECT ON FOOT 5/27 (HOLIDAY) OFFICE NEVER INFORMED.

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