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November 16, 1998 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING IN THE BUCKET OF THE CASE LOADER WITH A FELLOW EE. THE CASE LOADER WAS IN THE KILN. EE'S WERE DISLODGING THE KILN COATING WITH SCALING BARS. THE BUCKET OF THE LOADER WAS RAISED 4' OFF THE GROUND AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. EE FELL BACKWARDS OUT OF THE BUCKET WHEN HE SLIPPED. HE LANDED ON HIS HEAD BETWEEN THE LOADER AND THE KILN WALL. COMPRESSION FRACTURE OF T-12.

September 29, 1998 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ROLLING THE RAW MILL DOOR OVER IN THE MILL WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME MILL BALLS, CAUSING PAIN IN HIS BACK. EE IS SEEING HIS CHIROPRACTOR FOR TREATMENT.

January 13, 1997 MT · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE ON THE TOP STEP OF THE STAIRS BETWEEN CEMENT SILOS, FALLING ONTO LEFT ELBOW AND LEFT BACK SHOULDER.

April 11, 1996 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING IN THE KILN BREAKING CASTABEL IN THE CHAINS. HE SLIPPED WITH A 90#JACKHAMMER AND LOST HIS BALANCE, CAUSING BACK PAIN. EE STATES HIS BACK STILL ACHES AND HAS DECIDED TO SEE A DR AT THIS TIME. APPOINTMENT WAS FOR FRIDAY 09-23-96.

November 22, 1995 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING IN THE PUMPHOUSE AREA OF THE PLANT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME OIL CAUSING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 14, 1995 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SORTING MILL BALLS ON A PLATFORM. HE GRABBED THE HANDRAILS TO LOWER HIMSELF FROM THE PLATFORM. HE SUSPENDED HIMSELF FROM THE CATWALK HE INTENDED TO JUMP ONTO BY THE HANDRAILS. A H OE WAS LEANING AGAINST THE HANDRAIL AND WAS APPARENTLY BUMPED. WHEN HE DROPPED TO THE CATWALK, HE LANDED ON THE HOE HANDLE ON HIS TAILBONE.

May 10, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

"TWISTED KNEE, MOMENTARY PAIN"/ 5/12/92 REPORTED TO SUPERVISOR SOME MINER PAIN, PARTICULARLY ON STAIR-MAY WANT TO SEE DOCTOR. 6/15/93 DR APP-STRENGTHENING PURPOSES, GIVEN MUSCLE RELAXANT.

March 21, 1992 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A GRATE INT HE COOLER. HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE AND TRIPPED, STRAINING HIS UPPER BACK. TO CHIROPRACTOR FOR A SERIES OF TREATMENTS.

November 7, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL USING PRY BAR TO REMOVE KILN COATING.A LARGE CHUNK BROKE LOOSE CAUSING BOARD EMPL WAS STANDING ON TO TILT.HE FELL STRIKING HIS BACK,RIGHT ELBOW AND THE BACK OF HIS HEAD.TAKEN TO DR OFFICE ,CHECKED AND RETURNED TO WORK.BACK PAIN PERSISTED SO HE RETURNED TO DR AND WAS REFERRED TO PT FOR SERIES OF TREATMENTS.

October 9, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING THE RUNNER OFF THE SLURRY PUMP WHILE STANDING ON A WET MUDDY SURFACE HE SLIPPED & STATES I THREW MY BACK OUT EMPLOYEES ARE INSTRUCTED TO WASH THE MUD OFF THE FLOORS BEFORE WORKING IN THE AREA EMPLOYEE SAW CHIROPRACTOR &INTENDS TO MAKE AT LEAST ONE MORE VISIT

February 8, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMP SLIPPED ON BELT CONVEYOR WHILE TIGHTENING COVER AND HIT HIS HEEL ON SUPPORT BEAM

May 24, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CH9CKING BELT CONEYOR #1 AND SLIPPED ON INCLINED WALKWAY-DID NOT FALL CAUGHT HIMSELF.

January 28, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS GETT3NG INTO A TRUCK. AS HE STEPPED UP TO GET IN HE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS BACK TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF.

January 27, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

PICKUP TRUCK STUCK IN A MUDDY ROAD I.NAME WAS MOVING AROUND THE T RUCKTO ASSIST IN MOVING IT WHEN HE SUDDENLY SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND HIS FOREHEAD ON A PIECE OF METAL LAYING AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD

December 16, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AS THE EMPLOYEE3WAS WALKING FROM HIS CAR TO WORK HE TRIPPED OVER A RAILROAD TIE THAT WAS IN THE PARKING LOT.

December 1, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CL3MBING DOWN FROM D9L AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO BRUISE THE BALL OF THE FOOT.

November 26, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMP WALKED T2ROUGH THE SHOP HE TRIPPED ON A PALLET AND CAUGHT HIMSELF ON THE SIDE OF FLATBED TRUCK

October 31, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 WALKING OVER TO THE TRUCK TO PUT HIS TOOLS IN IT. AS HE WAS WALKING THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED IN SOME OIL AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

July 12, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PU8HING A SLEWER WITH WEIGHT AGAINST HIS BACK. WHILE PUSHING HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE PEBBELS AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

June 28, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED AND FEL5 LANDING ON THUMB WHILE POKING DOWN.

June 26, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING ON SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CLINKER BREAKER PLATFORM AND CONCRETE BASE. HIS RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE CONCRETE BASE 18" BELOW THE FLOOR PLATE SUPPORT CHANNELS. HIS LEFT FOOT WAS O N THE FLOOR PLA7E SUPPORT CHANNELS. HE WAS GETTING READY TO USE CUTTING TORCH. TORCH WAS HUNG AND HE PULLED ON IT ATTEMPTING TO FREE IT. IT CAME LOOSE SUDDENLY AND HE LOST HISBALANCE AND FELL

June 13, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from headframe, derrick or tower

EMPLOYEE WAS CL9ANING AROUND COOING TOWER, SLIPPED AND FELL. HE WAS TRYING TO KEEP FROM FALLING ON HIS BACK AND PUT HIS HAND DOWN TO CATCH HIMSELF. ACUTE RIGHT WRIST SPRAIN, CERVICAL SPRAIN.

May 13, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from machine

THE EE STEPPED3AROUND THE PALLET AT T HE EDGE OF THE TRUCK. THEN EE STEPPED OFF THE TRUCK FALLING BETWEEN THE BED OF THE TRUCK & THE LOADING DOCK.

May 8, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STEPPED OFF3FORKLIFT AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TGREATMENT UNTIL 5 13 86

April 14, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from ladders

AS EMPLOYEE WAS3CLIMBING 6 FT RUNG LADDER HE SLIPPED AND FELL EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A SEVERE STRAIN TO THE RT UPPER QUADRACEP MUSCLE

April 14, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CL9ANING NORTH SIDE OF BC-1, SLIPPED, FELL, TWISTING HIS BACK.

April 8, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

PATIENT STATES 4HILE AT WORK SLIPPED AND FELL ON OBJECT ON STAIRWAY INJURING HIS LEFT KNEE IN TWISTING MANEUVER INTERNAL DEREANGEMENT LEFT KNEE WITH ETTUSION QUESTIONABLE CRUCIATE LIGAMENT TE

March 15, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from ladders

DURING A RAIN S7ORM THE EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING TO CLIMB UP A LADDER WHEN H IS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO F ALL ONTO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND WHEN HE FELL STANDING M UD. 3

March 5, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from machine

EMPL MOVING MAN5IFT BETWEEN 2 WORK SITES.APPARENTLY LOST CONTROL OF MACHINE FOR UNK REASONS DROVE THROUGH GUARD RAIL AND DOWN 15' EMBANKMENT.

February 14, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING BACK TO WORK AFTER A SAFETY METING AND LUNCH HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE

January 3, 1986 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WORKING IN SLUR9Y TANK CLEANING OUT SLUDGE WITH OTHER EMPL-4. STEPPED FROM END OF RAKE TO BOTTOM OF TANK -2'.SLIPPED AND LEFT KNEE HIT EDGE OF SHOVEL.

January 2, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING FROM TH9 MAINTENANCE SHOP TO THE GARAGE. HE STEPPED OFF THE EDGE OF THE GRASS AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

December 6, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE WAS WALK3NG IN T HE EES LOCKER ROOM WHEN HE SLIPPED ONT HE FLOOR & STRUCK HIS KNEE AGAINST A BENCH.

November 13, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENT OVER TO GO3UNDER AN AIRSLIDE. FOOT SLIPPED AND HURT BACK.

September 9, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE CARRYING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR.

August 30, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE WHEN HE FELL OFF MACHINERY HE WAS STRADDLING & LANDED ON AN EXPOSED STEEL STUD.

August 16, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

I,NAME WAS WORKING ON THE POKEDOWN WITH TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES. AN AIR HOSE CAME LOOSE AND SHE SHURRIED TO TURN THE AIR OFF. SHE TRIPPED AND FELL AGAINST A HOT FEED PIPE. SHE WAS NOT WEARING HER HOT GLOVES THAT WERE PROVIDED.

July 19, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLING AN AIR HOSE UP TO TOP OF THE CLINKER SILOS HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED AND FELT SHARP APAIN IN LOWER BACK

July 6, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from machine

EMP EXITED THE CAB OF THE LOADER HE WAS WORKING WITH AND CLIMBED DOWN ONTO THE TOP LIP OF THE BUCKET THE EMP THEN DECIDED TO JUMP DOWN TO T HE GROUND RATHER THAN CLIMB ACK THE WAY HE CAME IN DOING SO HE LANDED ON A ROCK AND FRACTURED HIS RT HEEL

June 16, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON LADDER ATTACHED TO PLATFORM AND WHILE DESCENDING HE TRIPPED. WHEN HE STARTED TO FALL HE PUT HIS RIGHT HAND OUT TO BLOCK FALL.

May 20, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS DECENTING A FLIGHT OF STRTAIR WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE EDGE OF ONE OF THE STAIR TREADS

May 8, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from ladders

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING OVERHEAD FROM A SIX FOOT LADDER REPLACING HOOKS IN 4DC12 BAG HOUSE. THE EMPLOYEE PLACED ONE FOOT ON THE SECOD RUNG FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER AND THE OTHER ON THE SECT ION THAT FOLDS DOWN BETWEEN THE SUPPORTS. AS THIS WAS DONE THE LADDER WAS KNOCKED OFF BALANCE CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL.

March 13, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED WHILE CHANGING A MILL LINE AND IN DOING SO, TWISTED HIS BACK.

March 7, 1985 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING EMPTY CEMENT SACKS IN PREPARATION FOR FILLING SACKS WITH CEMENT, HE TRIPPED OVER AIR HOSE ON PACKHOUSE FLOOR AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE HAS HAD PREVIOUS INJ URIES TO HIS LEFT KNEE.

September 6, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED IN MUD AFTER A WEVERE RAIN STORM

July 13, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING DOWN THE STEPS INTO THE GARAGE SERVICE PIT TO SERVICE A VEHICLE

June 12, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED ON A MILL BALL THAT WAS IN CEMENT DUST ON THE GROUND WHILE WALKING BACK TO THE TRUCK FOR A TOOL

May 24, 1984 HI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO WIRE THE EXHAUST FAN ON THE CLINKER DUST COLLECTOR. HE STEPPED ONTO THE DUST COLLECTOR AND GRA TING WAS MISSING. HE HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST THE DAMPER. EMPLOYEE W AS SEEN BY A DR ON JUNE 6, BUT RETURNED TO WORK AND CONTINUED TO WORK. HE STARTED TO LOSE TIME ON JULY 23, 1984

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