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October 6, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving loadout flop gate lever with come-along. Lever broke at pivot point. Employee twisted and moved to avoid being struck by lever. Employee fell onto back, hardhat came off and head struck the ground. Also sprained his back.

June 7, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member was weed wacking and stopped make contact with a passing haul truck. Team Member lost footing on the berm where he was cutting weeds. Slid down slope of berm. Upon stopping at bottom of slope he felt a "pop" and then soreness in right knee.

October 28, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee attempted to get out of his work truck, sliding out to the right when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back as he put weight on his right leg.

January 7, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall from machine

EE fell off equipment while performing 125 hour service on aerial lift.

December 5, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped on uneven ground & twisted his left knee.

September 26, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stepped in hole or on rock. Fell to ground. Fracture top of left foot.

September 21, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

reported accident occured in Sept. Requested medical care 11/21/06. Originally 1st Aid no MSHA reportable. Informed by dr on 1/31/07 that injured started physical therapy making injury MSHA reportable.

July 31, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He missed a step and strained left ankle.

December 11, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall from machine

Employee says he strained his lower back when he slipped off lower rung of truck ladder. did not report until 12-21-04 when sought medical treatment. no lost time or restricted work.

October 13, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED INTO MATERIAL THAT LOOKED SOLID & EMPLOYEE SANK INTO SANDY MUD.

August 27, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall from machine

Fell while descending loader ladder.

November 3, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED ONTO A 4X4 AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE. ALSO STRUCK LEFT ELBOW.

October 1, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED ANKLE

December 16, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall onto or against objects

COVERALL PANT LEG CAUGHT ON THE ENGINE CAUSING EE TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL. EE GRABBED A RAIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CUT HIS LITTLE FINGERON THE RIGHT HAND.

September 7, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall onto or against objects

POSSIBLY WHEN EE SLIPPED WHILE WORKING WITH THE DREDGE AND STRUCK HIS KNEE AGAINST A STRUCTURAL STEEL MEMBER.

January 3, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE STEPPED BACKWARD & FELL OFF LANDING. INJURY OCCURRED ON 1/3/02 BUT DID NOT REPORT UNTIL 1/7/02.

July 6, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall onto or against objects

FALL/ SLIP FROM JOHN WAS BALANCING ON AN ANGLE WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL LANDING ON HIS RIBS ON AN I BEAM.

March 19, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

FALL/ SLIP, MISCELLA SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 8, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THERE WAS A SURGE OF WATER THROUGH THE HOSE. EE STEPPED BACK ONTO A STEP THAT HAD A DEPRESSION IN IT. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL AGAINST THE STEEL WALKWAY INJURING RIBS.

November 30, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall from ladders

FALL/ SLIP FROM LADDER MOVED AND EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACKWARD AND DOWN 27" FROM THE TOP STEP TO THE PAVEMENT, SPRAINING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 19, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall from ladders

WAS STANDING ON A CONCRETE & WOODEN PLATFORM APPROX 4' H LEANED ON A 6FT A FRAME LADDER AGAINST A PIECE OF SWITCHGEAR. WAS ATTEMPTING TO CAULK THE UPPER PORTION OF THE SWITCHGEAR UPON PLACING LEFT FOOT ON THE LADDER TO LAND ON SOFT DIRT, LANDED ON THE GROUND WITH BOTH FEET BUT THE TURNING ACTION CAUSED HIS LEFT FEET TO MOVE OUT OF JOINT

August 30, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE REACHED FOR A 3/4 IMPACT GUN, STEPPED FORWARD, SLIPPED AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

January 3, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Rock Co · Fall onto or against objects

TRIPPED WHEN WALKING & JAMMED FINGER INTO JAM TOPREVENT FALLING TO FLOOR

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