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April 8, 2026 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing up to put oil in the water scraper, EE's left foot got caught on the lip at the top. EE stepped up with EE's left foot and was bringing up EE's right foot and EE's left foot slipped. EE had a hold of the hand rail and tried to catch self, EE's right foot got caught on something causing the injury.

August 8, 2025 KS · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was shutting off water pump after filling the water tuck. Was walking back to the truck, stepped on a rock, which caused them to stumble, they felt a pop and had some pain. Told a supervisor about it, thought they had sprain an ankle. As the day went on the pain became worse and they sought medical treatment.

January 2, 2025 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing a ladder to access a screening plant when the ladder moved. EE reached out to grab the chain to steady self and heard a pop in EE's shoulder.

August 14, 2023 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

Was stepping down off of a piece of equipment, had one foot on the step and one foot on the track of the loader. The foot on the track slipped and their Left knee popped.

July 31, 2023 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall from ladders

Was working on scaffolding, was climbing a ladder from the ground when the ladder tipped and they fell into the ladder on the way down. They tried to grab the X bar on the scaffolding and missed, they landed on the ladder hurting their back and neck.

June 14, 2023 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual was exiting the Komatsu 220 excavator and missed the step. At which point EE's left foot was on the track and right foot was on the ground. EE did not fall, nor did EE bump knee. EE did however over extend the left knee.

September 19, 2022 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was getting out of a skid loader. EE's pant leg got caught on one of the latches as EE was getting out causing EE to fall and hit R knee. Went to K-Stat had x-rays, told EE to put ice on it and released EE with no restrictions.

August 15, 2022 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down off the loader, tried to turn around and EE's knee gave out and EE fell to the ground. Left knee is the injured area.

December 29, 2020 KS · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

It had been freezing rain over night and in the morning. The employee was headed to the facilities from the scale house. EE stepped off of the steps to the ground and EE's feet came out from under EE and EE fell, breaking EE's ankle.

December 13, 2018 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Was walking to a skid loader when ee tripped and stumbled, tried to catch self and fell into the spoon attachment on the skid loader.

August 31, 2017 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Was climbing into a skid loader when EE slipped on lime dust on the metal step plate. EE tried to catch self but right knee hit the metal step plate.

December 19, 2016 KS · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE went to use the facilities and when EE returned EE was going to clean off shoes with the mud jack, when EE lifted foot the other one slipped out from under EE causing EE to fall on back hurting left hip, right knee, left shoulder and head.

July 27, 2015 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Individual was climbing out of the water truck to turn off the PTO pump and tripped on the fuel cap causing him to hit his knee on the ladder of the truck.

February 17, 2015 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was closing the entrance gate to mine and slipped on snow/ice. Employee strained upper leg(thigh.)

October 15, 2013 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Coming down off a ladder when he reached the bottom and turned he felt a pop in his back.

February 14, 2012 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was completing his pre-shift equipment inspection. after clearing ice from the windshield he attempted to enter the cab of his loader and slipped off a rung on the ladder. He fell approximately 80 inches to the ground.

June 21, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped on block when getting out of truck, fell and twisted right knee.

November 15, 2010 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down a ladder and slipped on a rung.

October 13, 2010 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was fueling a bulldozer when he fell (approx. 3 feet) to the ground.

January 11, 2010 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down an icy access road when he slipped and fell flat on his back. He struck the right side of his low back and his head. He got back on his feet unassisted and continued to work the rest of the day with worsening pain to his back.

August 20, 2009 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked across parking lot when his knee went out. We did not initially submit this injury because there was much uncertainty about whether this injury was work related or personal (employee originally reported as non-work comp) and whether it happened at work or not.

October 11, 2004 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Ee was climbing a ladder to add antifreeze to an engine and the ladder started to move and ee fell approx. 5' landing on a 55 gal drum.

June 1, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bayer Construction Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE, EMPLOYED AS A MECHANIC WITH BAYER CONSTRUCTION WAS CLEANING A RADIATOR ON AN EXCAVATOR. HE STEPPED FROM THE EXCAVATOR TO THE GROUND AND ROLLED HIS ANKLE WHICH RESULTED IN A SPRAIN. .

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