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September 26, 2022 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

During a period of heavy rainfall the drains within the bagging room became overwhelmed with water. A miner working in this area was walking through the water when they stepped on some loose gravel causing the miner to slip and fall. The miner suffered right rib contusions and contusions on their right arm and right leg.

January 21, 2021 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Plowed snow turned into ice. When the operator walked out of the plant the operator slipped on the ice and sprained EE's ankle.

December 17, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking away from the fuel pump when they slipped on ice and landed on a shoulder. Employee went to the doctor in December and began physical therapy at the end of January (18 visits). Employee went for a second opinion and was put on restricted duty (4/28/21).

May 16, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE reviewed customers paperwork for a pickup. EE let the driver know to enter the center of the building. As the EE was stepping back onto the lift truck, the truck driver entered the building at an angle, allowing the trailer to catch the lift truck dragging it into and pinning lift truck at the building and the trailer. EE hit shoulder and knee on the frame of the lift truck.

March 1, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

At the end of the day, the employee stepped out of the loader carrying lunch box. When EE stepped out, EE slipped on the icy platform on the loader. EE was able to grab the handle but struck left side on the machine, fracturing two ribs. Cold temperatures, rain and ice was forming throughout the day.

August 16, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping down off of a haul truck and pulled a muscle in right leg.

November 23, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was climbing down out of a truck. Twisted right ankle on contact with ground.

August 4, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing up onto his truck and strained the calf muscle on his right leg.

November 1, 2002 OH · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SET UP LADDER TO GO INSIDE #3 BIN - LOST BALANCE AND FELL.

October 29, 2002 OH · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

BOTTOM STEP ON TRUCK BROKE IN HALF AS EE EXITED TRUCK. FELL TO GROUND & HURT BACK & LEFT LEG.

August 23, 2002 OH · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

FILLING 400 BIN, FOOT GOT STUCK. DID NOT BREAK FALL. HIT WALL, SPLIT LIP, LOST A TOOTH, PAIN IN NECK.

May 29, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

FELL OFF MACHINE AMD INTO TRUCK TOOL BOX.

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