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June 1, 2021 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Cartney Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting in removing a conveyor belt from a chute when a chain shifted and caught employee's finger between a steel beam and the chain. Employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a laceration and a finger fracture and is currently losing time. *Middle finger was amputated at the pip joint on 6/22/2021.

July 10, 2018 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
McCartney Construction Co., Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee had a periodic screening chest x-ray read by two B-readers using the ILO procedures. The x-ray was characterized as consistent with pneumoconiosis. Damage or impairment cannot be determined soley by reading chest x-ray films. This report is being submitted to satisfy MSHA program policy letter P92-III-2

July 10, 2018 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
McCartney Construction Co., Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee had a periodic screening chest x-ray read by two B-readers using the ILO procedures. The x-ray was characterized as consistent with pneumoconiosis. Damage or impairment cannot be determined soley by reading chest x-ray films. This report is being submitted to satisfy MSHA program policy letter P92-III-2

March 9, 2017 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
McCartney Construction Co., Inc. · Fall from machine

WHILE EXITING ROCK TRUCK EMPLOYEE LOST GRIP WITH LEFT HAND WHILE RIGHT HAND WAS MOVING DOWN TO NEXT HAND RAIL. THIS CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL TO GROUND. EMPLOYEE LANDED ON LEFT SHOULDER.

June 29, 2016 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mc Cartney Construction Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Hammering pins to remove teeth on excavator piece of metal chipped off hammer, embedded in skin, lower right forearm. EE was seen by dr on date of injury. 1st aid was provided (cleaned area). When piece of metal did not work its way out on its own the decision was made to surgically remove on 7/5. This is being reported now, based on the medical procedure done on 7/5/16.

June 10, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Cartney Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Picking up rock out of 57 chute at secondary crusher and a rock shifted and hit employees hand cutting index finger on right hand.

April 28, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Mc Cartney Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking to trailer to get tools. He walked under a conveyor but did not stoop down far enough, and as a result bumped his face on the conveyor.

July 19, 2013 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
McCartney Construction Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a hammer from drill rotary head when the hammer slipped and pinched his right pinky finger.

March 29, 2012 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Cartney Construction Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was sitting at the bottom of a slope. Another employee was sitting at top of slope. When he stood a rock approximately 3.5" diameter rolled down slope and hit employee in the back. Slope was approx. 7-9 ft.

March 13, 2012 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Mc Cartney Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up wheel barrow and felt pain in lower back.

April 15, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mc Cartney Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using sledge hammer to drive plate into the FMC feeder, hit finger with hammer (index finger, left hand). Employee required sutures to close cut. No missed or restricted days.

August 12, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
McCartney Construction Co., Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a grease fitting on the pugmill. He was in a squatting position with his left knee on the ground. When he stood up his knee "popped."

August 30, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
McCartney Construction Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted a light generator to attach to the ball on a truck. When he set the generator down, he felt something pull in his back.

August 18, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Cartney Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was working under dry screen and a small rock bounced off the screen and struck employee in the back. Employee was taken to medical clinic. Has a bruise on back. Doctor took employee out of work for two days, August 19th and 20th. Employee returned to work today, Thursday, August 21st.

September 26, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
McCartney Construction Co., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was turning on the water on the wet screen. As he turned to leave the wet screen he hit his head on a ladder causing him to fall. The fall broke his leg in two places. An ambulance was called and transported him to the emergency room at Stringfellow Hospitol in Anniston, Alabama. Employee is scheduled for surgery later today.

April 7, 2000 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
McCartney Construction Co., Inc. · Fall from machine

MAN WAS HELPING WITH REPAIRS TO CONE CRUSHER ANDHE JUST DID NOT WATCH WHAT HE WAS DOING AND STEPPED BACKWARDS FROM THE SIDE OF THE CRUSHER AND STEPPED RIGHT OFF THE MAIN FRAME OF THE CRUSHER A ND FELL OFF TO THE CONCRETE PAD UNDER THE CRUSHER. HE FELL 6 1/2 FEET.

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