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March 26, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from machine

HE WAS CLIMBING INTO KOBELCO ROCK BREAKER AND SLIPPED AND FELL. HE LANDED ON HIS FOREARM AND REQUIRED X-RAYS.

February 8, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS MOVING/SETTING A LADDER FOR ACCESS. EE CAUGHT HIS HEEL IN HIS LANYARD CAUSING HIM TO TRIP, STRIKING HIS MOUTH ON THE LADDER RUNG CUTTING HIS LIP WITH HIS TEETH.

October 9, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING OUT OF BREAK ROOM AND TRIPPED ON A PALLET. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT WRIST. THE WRIST REQUIRED X-RAYS.

June 19, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING OUT OF PLANT SHOP AND SLIPPED AND FELL. SUFFERED A SLIGHT BRUISE ON HIS RT HIP. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 6-20-95, AFTER IT KEPT ON HURTING AND STIFFENED UP.

January 6, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE CONE CRUSHER WHEN HE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS KNEE.

October 13, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON THE QA5 CATWALK WHEN HE TRIPPED & FELL DOWN HURTING HIS LEFT HIP. HE DID NOT SEEK OUTSIDE MEDICAL UNTIL 10-18-93.

May 5, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from machine

WHILE REMOVING SEG BOLTS ON D9L CAT STANDING ON A METAL STEP & FELL OFF BACKWARDS WITH THE 1-1/2IN DRIVE AIR GUN IN HIS HANDS HE TWISTED KNEE DURING FALL THIS CAUSED T ORN CARTLIDGE IN HIS RT KNEE THIS WILL REQUIRE ORTHOSCOPTIC SURGERY TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE

July 29, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

39977ED OVER PC OF CLINKER STRAINED BACK CATCHING HIS FALL

February 26, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HELPED REMOVE A GRATING TO ACCESS EQUIPMENT REAPIR THEN STEPPED THROUGH THE HOLE.A WEEK LATER COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN.

February 1, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from machine

EMPL REMOVING ENGINE SIDE PANEL WHEN IT CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE EMPL TO FALL BACKWARDS LANDING ON RIGHT BUTTOCK AND SIDE.

August 18, 1989 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING OTHER EMPLOYEES IN RODDING OUT THE PREHEAT TOWER. HE STEPPED ON JOINT BETWEEN TWO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF FLOOR GRATING AND EXPERIENCED SHORT TERM PAIN IN RIGHT ANKLE. EMPLO YEE WAS NOT BOTHERED BY THIS UNTIL 9/7/89 WHEN HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR.

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