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March 11, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Universal Aggregate Solutions, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing a step ladder when EE's foot slipped and EE missed a step. To keep from falling, the EE grabbed on to a piece of machinery to steady themself. EE said that they felt like they may have pulled a muscle. The pain got worse over the next few days.

February 27, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Universal Aggregate Solutions, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CMI Maintenance Team Member was wiring an electric vibration device to a new hopper when a co-worker approached the team member to ask a question. Some time later the injured team member complained of back & leg pain & indicated they were going to the hospital for medical attention. Injured complained of back pain for 3 weeks from an old injury prior to this.

November 1, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Universal Aggregate Solutions, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Miner step on a hoe which came forward and struck them in the left elbow. Miner complains of soreness of the left elbow.

March 9, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal water circuit operator, slurry operator, mix operator, pump operator worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

The EE was descending a ladder, lost grip and fell. The EE sustained injuries to the left arm (laceration and possible broken arm, laceration to the right thumb).

June 14, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FIRE
Universal Aggregate Solutions, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee suffered from a headache due to smoke inhalation while putting out a small fire.

April 4, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Universal Aggregate Solutions, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was removing a bearing from a trunion when developed an allergic reaction. Doctor could not determine the cause of the reaction, suggesting an insect bite. EE was performing a routine job that EE has performed many times, so it cannot be a reaction caused by the bearing, otherwise it would happen weekly.

March 15, 2017 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Universal Aggregate Solutions Inc · Fall from machine

EE's were putting the hood on the crusher. Co-worker was operating the track hoe & lifted the hood up to crusher. When the hood got on top of crusher, it got stuck sideways & the chains came off. IE climbed up on the frame of the crusher & re-attached chains to the hood. IE tried to move hood from side to side. The hood popped up & hit IE's leg knocking IE 6' to the ground.

June 20, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Universal Aggregate Solutions, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was loading a tanker truck from silo. Had opened the hatches using fall protection, then came down to load truck. After truck was loaded, EE filled out the paperwork & gave it to driver. As usual, EE then climbed back up the truck to close the hatches. EE turned to tie off using fall protection, but truck started driving away. EE grabbed an I-beam to hang on to.

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