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May 10, 2024 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on ladder when the wind blew the ladder causing them to lose their balance falling and landing on a hand railing.

May 8, 2019 ND · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was preforming maintenance tasks on the cone while plant was shut down when ee lost footing on the cone discharge. EE fell from approximately 4 feet high onto shoulder. EE has had shoulder problems in the past and it does become easily dislocated. EE shoulder was in fact dislocated and ee was taken to Medical Center for treatment.

April 21, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee was conducting a pre-inspection of a dozer and was climbing off the machine when employee slipped and fell on the left hip.

April 14, 2017 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STRATA CORPORATION · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on a hill and strained left calf muscle.

October 20, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Tripped and fell backwards, hitting lower back on an I-beam.

September 9, 2012 ND · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corporation · Struck by falling object

Preparing plant for a move, while taking the stairs off of the generator set, he lost his balance and stairs flipped over on him.

August 11, 2010 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports low back pain from entering/exiting loader. Chiropractic care sought on 08/11/2010. Anticipated return date of 08/16/2010.

May 10, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was doing an inspection of a dragline and slipped on some rocks. He fell and sustained a severe strain/sprain to his right foot and ankle.

March 8, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual was delivering items to mine site. He stepped off of a car trailer, his ankle gave way and the ankle rolled. Possible severe strain or sprain.

November 29, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Getting into a drill truck at mine site, he slipped on entry step, caught himself, but sprained or strained low back.

June 13, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A CHALLENGER 65 TRACTOR AND DISC FOR SITE PREP WORK. GOV OUT OF TRACTOR TO CLEAR IN FRONT OF DISC AND SLIPPED ON A ROCK.

May 8, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corporation · Fall from machine

WAS CHECKING CRUSHER PRIOR TO OPERATION. HAD A DIZZY SPELL, GRABBED FOR LADDER, MISSED & FELL 20-12'.

October 25, 2000 ND · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Strata Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

ON A LADDER INSTALLING BOLTS ON A CATWALK. CATWALK WAS BEING FABRICATED FOR A NEW CRUSHER LADDER WAS NOT STABLE, AND EE FELL, INJURING SIDE.

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