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November 25, 2025 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was washing out under the cone crusher to prepare for maintenance. While performing the task, employee slipped and fell landing on EE's ribs. Was seen at local ER and prescribed pain medicine. Was able to return to work with zero restrictions.

July 26, 2024 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall from machine

Miner was dismounting equipment and tripped landing on the ground, knees first. Was placed on restrictions and physical therapy.

December 13, 2022 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Operator was cleaning snow around the shop. EE damaged a cardboard box of bolts that was on the ground and waterlogged. EE parked the skid loader to go into the shop to find a dry box and slipped on transition from gravel to pavement. EE fell on their side fracturing their hip. It was snowing with freezing rain on this day.

October 19, 2022 SD · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was climbing stairs to the hen house to inspect for wear. After employee completed the inspection, employee went to climb down the stairs and missed a step. Employee fell and hit elbow. This resulted in pain in elbow. Employee initially refused medical treatment.

September 13, 2022 SD · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Iron worker was tied off on a beam with a retractable lanyard. Walking when lanyard suddenly locked. This caused the worker to fall onto surface of the beam in an awkward position. They received a contusion to the right side of their back.

February 9, 2022 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall from ladders

Fell off a ladder and injured hand

December 20, 2021 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE tripped and fell on a rock causing a cut to EE's knee. The cut is deep but not very wide. I sent EE to the occupational health site to see if stitches are required

November 3, 2021 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Moving a torch cart from the shop and tripped on a frozen rut while walking and the cart landed on right foot.

March 18, 2021 SD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Fall from machine

Slipped off rung of the ladder and fell.

August 27, 2019 MN · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall from machine

The employee was setting the grease on the jaw. Employee left the working surface and slipped and fell 2-4 feet. which results in the injury to their foot.

May 28, 2019 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was in the boneyard looking for a part. It was raining out and their boots were muddy. Employee pulled themselves up to look into a screen frame when they slipped and hit their knee on an I-beam causing the injury to the knee.

February 1, 2019 IA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. EVERIST, INC. · Fall from machine

Cleaning out the back of the service truck and tripped when getting out of the back of the truck. Landed on EE's right side

December 4, 2018 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall from machine

Slipped off back of pick up while cleaning it out

August 27, 2018 SD · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee felt light headed and fell to the floor. EE call for help and was move to a chair. We believe ee broke ankle somehow during the fall.

July 20, 2018 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Operator was climbing down stairs of compactor to check out a rattling sound on the machine. Employee was not following company policy of 3 points of contact when exiting a machine and slipped on the stairs falling into compactor wheel. Employee complained of pain in shoulder and back and was taken to hospital for testing.

May 31, 2018 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking and twisted knee.

February 28, 2018 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Fall from ladders

EE was helping install a log washer in BKS. During this activity EE was utilizing a 6' step ladder. EE unfolded the step ladder and placed it on what they thought was stable ground. Approximately 3 steps up the the ladder they either lost footing or the ladder became unstable causing them to fall to the ground.

November 23, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Working on a hydraulic leak and slipped on some fluid on the ground and twisted knee.

October 26, 2016 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE proceeded to exit the water truck when EE missed the lower step with EE's right leg. This caused EE to lose EE's balance and fall to the ground. During the fall EE awkwardly landed on EE's right leg causing a sprain of the outside the lower leg muscle.

April 7, 2016 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While attempting to loosen the adjuster jam nut, EE placed both feet against the crusher frame in an attempt to increase leverage. Before I even realized what ee was doing, the nut loosened causing ee to fall to the deck.

January 9, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Getting out of the truck to clock out at the end of the day and slipped on some ice and fell

September 14, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Right foot got caught by concrete debris on levy. Slipped on mud when stepping over other debris with left foot. This caused his right knee to twist and hyper-extend.

August 17, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing stairs to the 7' cone crusher, when she tripped and struck her lip.

June 22, 2011 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was trying to catch some falling pieces of metal and tripped on a piece of metal on the ground and fell backwards.

February 4, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Fell on ice walking to pick-up.

January 20, 2011 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall from machine

Employee performing maintenance on screen bed and went to dismount and feet caught on air line and he lost his balance and fell.

December 21, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Coming down for lunch and slipped and fell. His arm landed on some branches, which cut his wrist.

October 8, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Alledgedly while checking the oil, foot slipped a little and he twisted his back.

July 22, 2009 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running the 330 around the powerlines. He got out to see how close they were and slipped on some loose rock/dirt.

June 24, 2009 SD · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Retreiving parts from upstairs and when turned to leave, tripped over a box and fell on a piece of steel and busted face open.

December 29, 2008 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on packed snow and twisted knee.

November 16, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting screen in and allegedly fell back with screen over railing and caught himself and then fell forward hurting lower right back

January 18, 2008 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ice in parking lot

December 10, 2007 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FELL THROUGH AN ACCESS DOOR THAT WASN'T PROPERLY SECURED.

December 3, 2007 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PADDLE DOWN INTO LOG WASHER, SLIPPED AND FELL INTO LOG WASHER

March 31, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE HOE TRACK WHEN HE ALLEGEDELY SLIPPED & FELL INJURING HIS BACK.

March 7, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall from machine

After repairing hyd. hose ee slipped on a step while climbing down from the excavator injuring his left shoulder. Sore shoulder continued until he got scheduled for surgery on 5-11-05.

November 29, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The ee allegedly injured his right shoulder when he slipped on ice and fell down landing on his shoulder. He has not lost any time from work but has been put on restricted duty.

May 3, 2004 SD · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE SAID HE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF THE TRUCK WHEN HE LOST HIS GRIP ON THE HANDRAIL AND HE FELL ABOUT 4' LANDING ON HIS ARM. HE HAD NO PROBLEMS OTHER THAN SORENESS UNTIL JUNE 26TH. HE WENT BACK TO THE DOCTOR AND NOW IN JULY, THE DR. DECIDED HE NEEDED SURGERY. FIRST DAY OFF WAS 7/16/2004.

January 26, 2004 SD · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLIMBING THE LADDER TO THE HAUL PAK TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND, BUMPING HIS KNEE ON THE LADDER.

January 14, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY STEPPED ON A ROCK AND FELL INJURING HIS LEFT KNEE. RETURNED TO DR. ON 4/1/04 FOR MEDICAL CARTILAGE REPAIR. OFF WORK UNTIL 4/12/04- RESTRICTIONS UNTIL 4/28/04.

November 4, 2003 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGEDLY SLIPPED ON ICY STEP ON THE LOCOMOTIVE AND PULLED HIS SHOULDER WHILE TRYING TO HANG ON TO THE HAND RAIL. ON FEBRUARY 20, 2004 EE HAD SURGERY ON HIS SHOULDER DUE TO THIS INJURY.

July 17, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY BENT OVER TO PICK UP A CLAYBALL. HIS LEFT LEG SLID OFF THE PLATFORM AND HE GRABBED THE RAILING WITH HIS LEFT ARM AND TWISTED HIS SHOULDER. HE DID NOT GO TO A DOCTOR UNTIL 7- 22-03.

August 29, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF TRACTOR WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. NOTE: EMPLOYEE WAS SUPPOSED TO START THERAPY ON 12/9/02 BUT HE QUIT WORK FOR OUT COMPANY ON 12/8/02.

October 17, 2001 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS FOLDING UP A CONVEYER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ABOUT FOUR FEET TO THE DECK BRUISINGHIS LEG AND HIP. THE DOCTOR FELT THE EMPLOYEE JUST HAD BRUISES. NOW THE EMPLOYEE STARTED HAVING MORE PAIN SO THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED NO WORK FOR ONE WEEK. FORST DAY OFF WORK WAS 1-7-02.

July 17, 2000 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE HAUL TRUCK WHEN HE SAID HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE AS HE TURNED AROUND TO CLIMB DOWN THE STEPS OF THE TRUCK. HE HAS HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL TODAY.

June 26, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE ALEDGES THAT WHILE WORKING ON THE CONE PUTTING A SENSOR INTO PLACE HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL AGAINST THE FEED SHOOT.

May 15, 2000 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK.

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