QUARRIES INC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was ascending ladder & twisted right ankle.
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September 18, 2024
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object
While attempting to remove a pipe fitting the pipe wrench slipped, striking them on the top of the left foot
July 13, 2023
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Quarries Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
The employee never reported illness to supervisors. Left workplace. Later said, sick due to the heat. Requested medical excuse from the employee, so the report could be filed if applicable. Employee failed to provide to date 8/02/2023.
Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Chain smashed fingers on a right-left hand. The accident occurred on the ledge. EE was pulling stone. EE had fingers between the chain and the clamp. EE was flown to Augusta.
Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was using a scaling bar tool when the tool slipped and crushed EE's right index finger on the automatic thermal burner frame.
January 22, 2013
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Working on 3900 Manitowac Crane using a 24" crescent wrench. Adjusting a 1-1/4 bolt on brake band. The wrench slipped and mashed the tip of right thumb on a metal guard.
July 31, 2012
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders
Going back down ladder after rain to ledge #1. Foot slipped and bounced down ladder to bottom 8-10 foot. Broke left arm between wrist and elbow. Bruised right hip.
Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Working on ledge #3, lost balance and fell forward. He tried to catch himself with his hands. He hurt his left hand.
Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Pulling (picking it up) drill steel for the line drill. To put steel in hole.
Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Running drill, changing steel out and latch hit on left knee.
Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders
Slipped on ladder, fell, landing on right foot. Has pain in right knee.
Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Picking up rock on ledge #1.
Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object
Cleaning up shell rock from ledge.
Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Pulling on dog chain.
September 6, 2006
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quarries Inc · Fall from machine
Exiting loader, possible fall.
March 21, 2006
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object
He was trying to pull a board out of tool box when he hit his left arm on top of tool box inside top.
Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Drilling holes in granite hose attached to drill. Connectier broke on air reserve hose.
June 16, 2005
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman
MACHINERY
Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
AIR HOSE WAS BEING HOISTED OUT OF HOLE BY CRANE. THE HOOK BLOCK WAS GOING BACK AND FORWARD. WHEN EE REACHED TO GRIP IT, IT PULLED ON RIGHT ARM.
Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHAIN DOGS HIT EE ON RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD ABOVE CHEEK.
Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE CRUSHED HIS LITTLE FINGER PICKING UP WASTE GRANITE ON THE LEDGE.
October 20, 2003
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object
LOOSENING BOLT ON BOOM OF CRANE. WEIGHT OF WRENCH SLIPPED AND FINGER CAUGHT ON METAL.
Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
CO-WORKER WAS WORKING ON PIECE ON CRANE AND INJURED WAS HELPING HOLD. HOT SLAG FROM CUTTING TORCH HIT LEFT EYE.
February 19, 2002
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BLOCK DOGS HIT RT. SIDE OF HEAD, NEAR RT. EYE.
Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON LIMA CRANE, LOCKING PLYERS SLIPPED, HIT HIM RIGHT SIDE FACE AND TEETH.
July 18, 2001
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILLING ROCK WITH PLUG DRILL. SOMETHING WENT INLEFT EYE.
September 12, 2000
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WORKING ON LEDGE STEPPED BACK ON ROCK, FELL BACK ON LOWER TAILBONE.
February 11, 2000
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quarries Inc · Fall from machine
SERVICING ENGINE ON CRANE. SLIPPED ON CRANE HIT BACK OF RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD. RIGHT SIDE LOWER BACK.
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