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January 21, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Riverside Cement Co · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee received a load of cement by the TXI scale person. After he received his load he pulled forward to a stationary rack designed for safe access to the top of each trailer. He closed all but 1 latch on the A trailer when he fell to the ground landing on his head. He was found at 1:30 pm lying on his back behind the second axle driver's side.

October 25, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Riverside Cement Co · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was assessing work area at floor opening. Employee fell into floor opening. The ensuing fall resulted in fatal head injuries.

June 23, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc) · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WALKING OR GRATING AT ELEVATION 719 TO RETREIVE TORCH SET. EE WAS NOT TIED OFF WHILE EXPLOSED TO FALL HAZARD. EE WAS WEARING PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM HARNESS AND 2 LANDYARDS. EE STEPPED ON GRATING THAT HE INSTALLED THE DAY BEFORE BUT WHICH HAD NOT YET BEEN WELDED TO THE STRUCTURE. THE GRATE 107 X 24 SHIFTED AND EE FELL 48" TO CONCRETE BELOW.

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