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May 19, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While replacing an HSI crusher lift cylinder, the component shifted, pinning the employee's finger against the crusher wall. The employee sustained an open fracture of the left middle distal phalanx. Treatment included stitches, a splint, and medication with work restrictions.

April 27, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing the stairs and as EE attempted to step up EE's foot slipped causing EE's weight to be completely supported by EE's arms resulting in EE dislocating EE's right shoulder.

April 23, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Operator cut forearm on mast unloading a drill pipe off drill rig. Operator was using improper unloading techniques which resulted in loss of pipe control. This caused operator to be pushed into the mast and cut EE's arm. Operator has since been retrained on proper loading and unloading of drill pipe for Gill Beetle Drill on 4-28-26

April 21, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing the bucket on the skid steer when it fell landing on EE's foot.

April 16, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee injured EE's ankle after mis stepping and jumping to the ground while exiting an excavator cab.

April 11, 2026 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2 men working close together with knives. ! technician pulled EE's arm back as the other lifted EE's knife striking EE in the arm. EE was cut and needed stitches

April 9, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was tracking Conveyor belt, and saw an Idler not rotating. EE used their hands to try to break the Idler free, The roller starting rolling which resulted in them being pulled into the Idler. their left arm was pulled between the Idler and belt.

March 31, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was attempting to move a rock that weighed approximately 40 lbs. from the catwalk. When they swung the rock, it did not clear the middle handrail and pinched the tip of their left ring finger between the handrail and the rock.

March 31, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trimming rubber for a back skirt on a conveyor belt. While cutting the rubber the razor knife slipped and cut the outer right thigh.

March 26, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing a transmission in a pick-up truck. They used a floor jack to lower the transmission. While lowering the transmission, it became unstable and started to roll. When it did, the employee smashed their finger between the transmission and the jack. Their right-hand pinky finger had a laceration that required sutures and fractured tip.

March 23, 2026 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was gripping a screen by putting EE's fingers through the openings to lift it. As EE was picking it up, it caught against another screen as EE pulled up, it came loose dropping and pinching EE's finger between the two. Employee sustained a cut to a finger on EE's left hand and received six stitches.

March 3, 2026 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting off of the back of water truck. Upon exiting, EE's glove became stuck, lost EE's footing and was swung towards the back bumper which is about chest high. Employee sustained soreness to the ribs. After a CT scan on 05/13/2026, it was discovered the employee had a fractured rib.

February 20, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

A 600 psi air hose on the drill ruptured causing the window to shatter. The operator suffered a laceration on the top of their head requiring 3 staples to close.

February 19, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

At 7:05am it was discovered that the wildfire originating off-property had spread onto the west and north boundary lines of the property. The fire did not result in any property damage or injuries to employees. Facility was able to reopen the following day.

February 19, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was changing the jaw cylinder when a bolt fell landing on their pinky finger.

February 18, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a loader when they alleged they hit a pothole that jarred their back.

February 18, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee claimed that EE hurt EE's shoulder while digging in the muck pile with the pit loader.

February 16, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was welding when a piece of slag got into their eye causing irritation.

February 12, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a personal knife to cut off a piece of tread from their boot. When the employee attempted to close the knife, they closed it on their left middle finger.

February 9, 2026 TN · Metal/Non-Metal diamond drill operator, core driller, exploration driller, longhole driller, prospect driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assembling a smudge pot heater when they felt something snap in their left hand. They sought medical attention February 11, 2026 and was diagnosed with a sagittal band rupture. Employee is currently on restricted duty.

February 9, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Department of Agriculture inspector had Left Pinky Finger stuck between weights cart and weight that led to 7 stitches

February 9, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was removing a lever hoist used to align a shaft during a bearing replacement. During the lever hoist removal, an employee's nose was lacerated when struck by the lever hoist. The initial X-ray results were negative for any fractures or broken bones. A fracture in the nose bone was revealed during a follow-up CT/MRI scan on 3/3/2026.

February 9, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Rubbed or abraded

While changing cutting edges on a 992 loader bucket, employee reached under to check if bolt was spinning or not. While grabbing the bolt the employee accidentally pulled the trigger on the impact gun and turned the bolt causing it to slice their finger.

February 7, 2026 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As employee was exiting the wash plant they jumped over a drainage ditch and felt a pop in their left knee. On February 16th employee was diagnosed with an ACL tear and is currently on restricted duty.

January 15, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was helping replace the swing bracket on a Backhoe. EE was disassembling the crate that contained the new bracket. They struck a board downward on one side, causing the other side of the board to come up and strike them in the face. Employee's lip laceration was sutured and they were released with restrictions.

January 5, 2026 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in a haul truck when a rock fell and jarred the truck. Employee complained of back pain and utilized the RICE treatment until the January 24th. Up until the 24th, the employee stated multiple times they were feeling better each day. Employee went to ER with back pain and was released with prescriptions.

December 29, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While welding the employee noticed irritation to one eye and realized EE had something in EE's eye.

December 19, 2025 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was cutting a hole in a urethane cover with a blade to access the fill plug when the blade slipped and cut into their hand, causing a laceration between the thumb and index finger.

December 16, 2025 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was attempting to remove a screen from the lower deck, when the screen became stuck. The employee chipped out some frozen material and EE attempted to remove the screen again. As the screen came loose, the employee jolted backwards and hit EE's head on a crossmember in the screen. The employee decided to seek out medical attention on 12/17/25.

November 18, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a 12-ton bottle jack to lift forms in order to adjust a wheel position for form reduction. The employee's left hand was positioned between the bottle jack and the formwork. Upon engagement, the forms shifted, pinching the employee's left index finger between the form and the jack

October 30, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall from machine

On 10/30 employee had filled crusher with diesel & was descending the ladder. As EE was stepping down their foot slipped causing them to hang onto the handrail by their right arm. First aid was administered from that day forward. On 11/14 EE requested to go to the clinic. Diagnosed with strain of their right shoulder rotator cuff. Prescribed medication and physical therapy.

October 29, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee hauling wet plant waste from plant area to dump with CAT 775D haul truck with tailgate. Employee began traveling on primary roadway when the weight of the plant waste shifted towards the back of the truck bed resulting in the front end lifting off the ground. When front end came back down it bounced twice before coming to a halt.

October 27, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was loading pallets on a telehandler and tripped and fell, cutting EE's right hand.

October 27, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing springs on the 8x20 screen. Employee was trying to remove the spring when the chain broke allowing the spring to pinch a finger.

October 24, 2025 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing bolts from the pit pump when the wrench slipped and made contact with their lip.

October 24, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal diamond drill operator, core driller, exploration driller, longhole driller, prospect driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt pain in knee when they stepped off the ladder of the drill platform on October 24, 2025. Employee was diagnosed with a ligament tear on November 13, 2025. Employee is currently working full duty while waiting on an orthopedic appointment.

October 22, 2025 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while coming out of a kneeling position they felt their knee "pop". Employee stated that there was no signs of swelling and that there was no pain. Employee finished out the remainder of the shift.

October 21, 2025 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing a guard on a motor to measure a sheave, employee smashed left finger.

October 20, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee felt pain in neck and shoulder when they manually closed a rail car door on October 20, 2025. They sought medical attention on January 29, 2026 and was prescribed physical therapy.

October 10, 2025 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING EXTRACTOR BIT TO DRILL OUT BROKEN BOLT, BIT SNAPPED CAUSING HAND TO SLIP DOWNWARD AND CUT TOP OF HAND

October 3, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Failure of installation contractor rigging equipment allowed rotating bucketwheel assembly to strike employee's leg.

September 29, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While using a come-a-long to raise and align a loader bucket cutting edge, the hoist hook slid, pinching the employee's gloved finger. Employee was diagnosed with an open phalange fracture, received sutures, and released with restrictions.

September 26, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a Loader when they drove over uneven ground, causing pain to their lower back. They were diagnosed with a back strain and issued restrictions.

September 25, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

4,000psi burst pressure Supply hose to the Brake Valve. Heat shield was still on the turbo however where this hose came out it wasn't blocking any fluid as it sprayed towards the rear of the turbo. All other hoses intact around the area.

September 12, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by falling object

Removing an umbrella stand from the back of the service truck. Set stand down on uneven ground, Stand fell striking EE's gloved Right inner thumb and palm. Suspected fracture confirmed by Ortho on 9-24-2025.

September 11, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fire originated off-mine property when a private citizen parked their vehicle in tall, dry grass, igniting it. The fire spread onto the backside of the property, where no employees were exposed. The fire was contained and extinguished within 32 minutes of discovery.

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