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October 29, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When the team member stepped off the last rung onto the ground the team member planted foot wrong and rolled ankle.

January 14, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal machinist SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member was changing rollers on 4127 conveyor, stepped on uneven ground and rolled right ankle. Originally first aid. EE received medical treatment on 7/1/21.

August 23, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member stepped into a divot causing the team member's knee to jam. Initially this injury was considered first aid. Physical therapy was requested on 9/19/19 making this reportable.

October 5, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall from machine

After turning and starting down steps on push frame (blade arm) to dismount dozer, Team Member's foot missed the step causing employee to fall to the ground.

April 18, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member inadvertently skipped two steps of stairs and fell forward. EE reached the landing feet first but felt EE's knee hyperextend. Team Member immediately felt pain in knee. The injury was classified first aid until 5/2/16 when the doctor requested physical therapy and prescription medication.

September 9, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Team Member was exiting portable restroom and tripped on a support leg to a light plant. Team Member fell to the ground onto his hands and knees. Did not seek medical treatment until 9/24/15.

January 17, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member injured his left knee when he turned while shoveling in a trench.

July 25, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported that while attempting to remove a broken weir board from a sluice box, he slipped and fell down the bank of an empty dredge pond. Injuries were contusions to back and ankle and ankle sprain

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