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June 15, 2017 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DPE Materials, Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was on conveyor, 12'-14' high, lubrication rollers. Plant operator could not see the employee, blew the alarm (for all personnel to get clear of plant) and started the plant. Employee said employee did not hear alarm, fell, fracturing employee's left wrist and sustaining a displaced fracture to the right arm.

February 11, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DPE Materials, Inc · Fall from machine

Rocks lodged in loader belt. Employee was instructed to stay with loader while proper safety procedure was put into motion by other employees. Employee willfully climbed on loader bucket and attempted to remove rock, subsequently falling and striking face on belt cover. He broke a tooth and required stitches to his lip.

June 19, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DPE Materials, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing rock from sand screen. He lost his footing, slipped and fell on rocks next to him. Sustained bruising and soft tissue contusion. Awareness of surroundings, conscious of footing and balance would help to not repeat accident.

April 2, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DPE Materials, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was walking up conveyor belt to clear any large boulders that might be stuck on shaker chute when he tripped and lost his balance from his own two feet. He hit the shaker on his left side of his chest. He got up and told his supervisor.

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