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April 17, 2026 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Cement Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While operating a John Deere 315 Skid Steer to transfer cement powder out of the mill building as part of a cleaning task, an operator wearing steel-toed boots rested their feet outside the footwell with the bucket slightly raised. This resulted in injuries to the right big toe.

February 17, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Cement Inc. · Struck against a moving object

A contracted carrier loaded with cement was traveling on the plant road. The driver was speeding and ran off the road causing the truck and trailer to tip onto its side. The driver sustained a laceration to the head and was transported to a local hospital where stitches were required and a cracked vertebrae was discovered. Driver was also not wearing a seatbelt.

December 29, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was backing away from dryer crusher and their elbow got caught on the clamshell door and when it did it put their wrist in a bind around the control lever guard of the walk behind skid steer they were operating.

December 18, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's finger was crushed while attempting to remove a piece of rubber from a conveyor

September 5, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Mid-America Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While offloading material from a haul truck, a hydraulic cylinder broke, causing the bed to fall unexpectedly. The employee suffered a strained neck and was initially treated with First Aid. After five days, they sought medical attention, were diagnosed with an irritated nerve, and returned to work with restrictions.

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