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May 8, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Johnson Sand & Gravel Incorporated · Fall from machine

EE and another employee were replacing the protector flap on the 1955 Kohlman Conveyor. It had rained the night before and the conveyor was wet. EE's foot slipped off the frame of the conveyor EE was standing on causing EE to fall and break EE's wrist. EE was wearing fall protection.

November 6, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Johnson Sand & Gravel Incorporated · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped on the step coming out of the scale house fell and hit head on the truck. Supervisor drove EE to the ER. ER put staples in to close the gash.

May 12, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Johnson Sand & Gravel, Inc · Contact with heat

Weather change. Very warm and humid outside.

June 28, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Johnson Sand & Gravel Incorporated · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing out of a front end loader when the last step broke causing the employee to stumble and fall on the ground. *Employee notified office on 7/12/2021.

May 28, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Johnson Sand & Gravel, Inc · Contact with heat

Employee was not feeling well. EE was experiencing light headedness and dizziness. EE left work at 8:30 am. EE was seen by EE's doctor and was diagnosed with heat exhaustion.

September 13, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Johnson Sand & Gravel Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Heavy overnight rains caused excess mud in the equipment parking area. As employee walked to assigned front end loader, left leg slid out in front of them. EE regained control without falling but hurt a knee. Restrictions include partial weight bearing through left lower extremity avoid flexing >90 degrees.

January 17, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Johnson Sand & Gravel Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

This driver is not employed by Johnson Sand & Gravel but is believed to be employed by Edra Trucking and leased to MJM Trukin' 715-325-2614. Driver of the vehicle smashed fingers in the tailgate. 911 was called for medical attention, driver was given medical attention including sutures and possible x-ray. No other information available.

May 31, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Johnson Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Contractor was unloading a crate of crusher parts from the pick up bed when a board on the crate broke. EE slipped on the wet, plastic bed liner, fell on a skid steer bucket. EE drove self to the nearest hospital where EE was treated for a bruise and released.

March 14, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Johnson Sand & Gravel Incorporated · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An EE found EE laying on the ground - flat on his back 15 feet from his car at 10:00 AM. Car door was open. Engine was shut off. Front end loader was not started or unplugged. Scale house door was still locked. EE's cell phone was in his pocket. The EE called 911 - local police arrived 5 minutes after the call. Paramedics arrived not long after.

May 23, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Johnson Sand & Gravel Incorporated · Struck by flying object

WHILE OPERATING A POSI-TRACK LOADER, A STONE BOUNCED UP AND STRUCK THE EE'S KNEE. NO OTHER EE'S WERE INVOLVED. ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING NORMAL WORKING SITUATION.

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