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July 7, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reostone LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A pit loader operator sprained their left ankle while dismounting their equipment. The employee was initially evaluated at the clinic on 7/7 and released to continue full duty with no restrictions. The employee was still experiencing pain on 7/21 and went back to the clinic, where they received restrictions and were prescribed physical therapy.

August 8, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting haul truck when employee lost footing. The employee caught self causing a labrum tear in left shoulder.

April 8, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Worker was transferring an oxygen cylinder from one service truck to another. When lifting on the cylinder, EE felt pain in EE's back. A muscle was strained on the right side of EE's back.

February 12, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Reostone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was using a handheld die grinder to widen the center of a spool, when it kicked out of the hole and caught the employee's gloved left ring finger. The left ring finger was amputated down to the highest knuckle.

September 27, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reostone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hit left thumb with a ballpein hammer, resulting in smashed tendons in the thumb.

September 7, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reostone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An underground blaster was cutting an ANFO hose with a utility knife when the knife slipped, causing a laceration on the employee's left index finger.

December 1, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Reostone LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

While attempting to clear a blockage in an ANFO hose, a small amount of ANFO and compressed air hit the employee in the left wrist causing a burn/abrasion. After the employee's second follow-up appointment on 12/15, EE was given days off, making the injury reportable.

September 15, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reostone LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While returning to the office after speaking with a truck driver, the employee slipped and fell to the ground breaking EE's pelvis.

May 31, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Reostone LLC · Struck by flying object

After parking the loader in the shop, a gust of wind blew a small flake of metal into the employee's eye.

October 12, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Reostone LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting with flipping blow bars in a Stedman Grand Slam 6460 impact crusher. Employee got hand pinched between the rotor/blow bar and the sidewall of the crusher.

April 15, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reostone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was placing forms for a wash plant concrete pour. While nailing forms in place the employee struck their left index finger with their form hammer breaking the finger.

March 15, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Reostone LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

On 3/15/19 an employee was cutting liners from a grizzly feeder with a torch. A piece of slag fell on the employee's pants and into their open top boot burning the top of their foot. The employee self treated over the weekend and went to the doctor the following Monday. The employee was diagnosed with 2nd degree burns and treated with antibiotic cream.

May 7, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Reostone LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee ran truck onto side of berm and allegedly strained EE's neck and was released to work. On June 13th EE was reevaluated and given restrictions that would not allow EE to perform EE's regular job. As a result, the injury is being reported within 10 business days of it becoming reportable.

October 13, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing safety block from adjustment ring of crusher when the block dislodged and hit employees right pinky finger causing a hair-line fracture. This report is being submitted within 10 business days of the occurrence.

March 2, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Reostone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

D8R Bulldozer was dressing floor of overburden pile. D8R was north and 30 offset to the west of 374F, loading material. 773D dumptruck lined up and responded on signal from excavator by backing up towards loading position. D8R backed into path of dumptruck. 773D struck ROPS of D8R. Collision caused D8R operator to strike self in the mouth with fist, fracturing teeth.

May 7, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Incident occurred on 5/7/16. It was not deemed reportable until 6/23/16 based on further medical evaluation. Access ladder, maintaining 3pts of contact, utilized right hand to open door. Door unexpectedly opened automatically. EE leaned backwards to avoid contact. Body weight shifted to left arm holding side rail of access ladder. Felt left shoulder pop.

October 9, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Reostone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The lifting chain came unhooked from the crane striking employee standing nearby.

August 5, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Reostone LLC · Struck against a moving object

Haul truck traveled down decline the employee engaged the retarded to slow the truck. The wheels of the truck skidded on the ramp due to the fact it had just rained which ultimately resulted in the truck overturned in the middle of the ramp. Employee was sent for medical evaluation and determined to have injured their lumbar.

July 2, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving a rock to lay out a shot, hurt left arm.

September 24, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Reostone LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE operating dozer on base stone pile, complained of soreness in his lower back area. He was given X-rays and MRI which showed new injury to old condition on 11/9/07. He was medically treated on 11/29/07 when doctor administered cortisone shots. The area that the EE had surgery on years ago was reaggravated by operating dozer.

June 12, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning out chute at plant. He moved a rock causing another rock to smash his fingers on his left hand. The fingers had to have a total of 18 stitches and it fractured his ring finger.

August 14, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee removed radiator cap on water truck while motor was hot. 2nd degree burns on right arm.

May 18, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reostone LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrician was working on deteriorated overhead electrical line from manlift. A section of line ran over the shop. The electrician exited the manlift onto the roof. While walking on roof he stepped on sky light & broke through the ceiling. He fell to the shop floor below. Safety harness was worn but there was nowhere to tie off.

November 25, 2005 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reostone LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was driving in a beam with a sledge hammer. The handle hit against an obstruction causing the strike to be redirected. The result was a smashed right thumb. Laceration to right thumb which needed stitches.

November 16, 2005 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reostone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a belt to splice another section of belt in. Employees hand slipped downward on the utility knife that he was using to cut belt. His pinky finger came in contact with the blade causing a laceration to the finger.

November 4, 2004 TN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reostone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT RUBBER BELTS INTO DONUTS TO COLLAR AROUND DRILL CUTTINGS WHEN DRILLING. KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS WRIST. EE RECEIVED STITCHES AT THE E.R.

August 17, 2004 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was changing screen cloth. Screen cloth was being tightened down with tension pin and wedge when the wedge shot upward and hit employee on the lip cutting the upper lip and loosening three teeth.

December 13, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reostone LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HIT HAND WITH HAMMER. EE WAS TIGHTENING BEARING HOUSING USING A HAMMER TO STRIKE THE END OF WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HAND WITH HAMMER.

November 13, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Reostone LLC · No Value Found

EE ATTEMPTED TO JUMP ON TO A HAUL TRUCK, SLIPPED, STRUCK HIS HEAD AND FELL FRACTURING HIS CLAVICLE, RIBS, AND RIGHT LEG.

September 2, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM SYNTRON FEEDER IN TUNNEL WHEN THE ROCK FELL ONTO BAR IT PINNED HIS THUMB ON RIGHT HAND AGAINST CONCRETE WALL.

October 12, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Reostone LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING EMPLOYEE TURN THE GEAR BOX IN ORDER TO LINE BOLT HOLES IN THE DRIVE GOG AND BUSHING. EMPLOYEE WAS SQUATTED ON HIS LEFT KNEE WITH HIS RIGHT KNEE JUST UNDER THE MOTOR BASE. HIS RIGHT FOOT BEHIND HIM. WHEN THE BELT ROLLED IT TRAPPED HIS RIGHT LEG UNDER MOTOR BASE. WAS RAINING.

June 5, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM SYNTON FEEDER INTUNNEL WHEN ROCK FELL DOWN ON HIS FIFTH FINGER. HE HAD TO HAVE 8 SUTURES IN THE END OF HIS FINGER.

May 16, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reostone LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BLOCKAGE UNDER PRIMARY CRUSHER FEEDER BOX WHICH IS A VERY CONGESTED AREA WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM ABOVE ON HIS MIDDLE FINGER. EMPLOYEE WAS ALSO USING GLOVES.

May 22, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scalper-screen operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE, SUPERINTENDANT AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE MOVED HEADBOX AWAY FROM SCALPING SCREEN. THE RIGHTSIDE OF THE BOX FELL OFF TRACK RAISING THE LEFT SIDE WHICH CAUGHT EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE BOX AND SCREEN. WEARING A BRACE ON RIGHT HAND AND ARM.

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