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July 28, 2015 KS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall from machine

Working on crusher and fell off backwards. Continued to work that day, but the plant was shut down and employees were laid off including injured employee. On July 31 he came to plant and told me about his accident on July 28 and that he needed to go to the ER. The hospital said that he has a sprain and to keep ice on it.

June 8, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OUT OF A DUMP TRUCK, HE STEPPED OUT ONTO SOME LOOSE MATERIAL TWISTING HIS RT ANKLE AND HEARD IT POP. THE CLINIC DID AN XRAY, IT DIDN'T SHOW A FRACTURE. THE DR STATED IT WAS A SPRAIN.

March 12, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was prying on a crusher housing to set it back in place. He was standing on a wooded board covering a work hole used for maintenance on the crusher. The board broke and he fell through the hole catching himself with his arms chest high with his left leg/foot landing on an I-beam. The employee sustained a sprained left shoulder, leg/knee and ankle.

December 4, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS INSTALLING AN EXHAUST ON TOP OF A ROAD GRADER, HE SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS ON THE TIRE. THE DOCTORS FINDINGS IS A BACK CONTUSION AND SPASM OF MUSCLE.

November 12, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall down stairs

EE was getting ready to go down stairs, he tripped on the top step falling down approximately 7 steps to the landing. He fell with his right leg bending backwards underneath him. The Dr put him on crutches and sit down work only until he has an MRI on Nov 14th.

June 18, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down the ladder of a Highloader , his Rt foot got caught on the last step causing him to step down on his LT foot sideways. He sprain his Lt Ankle. They put him in a boot when he is to be active. He was told to take over the counter meds for pain.

March 4, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported he fell 3/4/2011. At that point he was okay but sore. Monday A.M. his Rt shoulder was hurting and wanted to be seen. He stated that he was carrying a oxygen bottle when he slipped and fell in the mud falling forward and catching himself with both arms, mostly with the right arm, but also stated his left shoulder was sore also.

April 26, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was jackhammering kiln brick and concrete out of a kiln. He stumbled over the pieces laying on the ground. He sprained his Lt ankle.

August 8, 2009 KS · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Walking up stairs and lost footing. Hit forehead on metal piece. Went to ER. Doctor cleaned face and put glue on cut to stop bleeding.

March 25, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states he was putting bolts in a lifter, he turned, tripped and fell on his shoulder. The Doctor states a strain of his right shoulder.

June 5, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a ratchet pulling down to tighten a bolt. He was using his right leg as leverage to balance himself, but his leg slipped injuring his lower left back.

March 10, 2008 KS · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall down stairs

Cleaning grease off trunion base. Left area and was walking down stairs. Slipped and fell. Sprained his right ankle.

October 29, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall from ladders

EE said he climbed down a ladder and jumped off the bottom step, which is 14" to the ground, but another EE (who does not want to be identified) seen him jump from the top of the platform to the ground, which is 6'.

June 24, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF AN APRON FEEDER HOPPER, HE SLIPPED HITTING HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE CORNER OF THE HOPPER. EMPLOYEE WAS GIVEN A SHOT OF CORTIZONE IN HIS ELBOW.

November 26, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS CHANGING BELT ON CRUSHER, AND FELL THROUGH HOLE ON CATWALK. (HOLE WAS REPAIRED FOLLOWING INCIDENT).

September 4, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OVER A DITCH. HIS FOOT SLID DOWN INTO THE DITCH.

July 27, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING IN THE DARK AND STEPPED INTO A DITCH.

June 13, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED OFF LADDER OF 938G LOADER AND FELL TO THE GROUND. EE DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL LATER IN THE EVENING.

September 10, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buildex Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BY A DUST COLLECTOR WHEN HE STEPPED WRONG, CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND AND INTO HE HOT DUST.

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