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May 31, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slip while dismounting caught self straining side

April 4, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IW was hosing under equipment and when IW stepped back to turn, twisted left knee.

August 16, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall onto or against objects

IW was dismounting equipment when EE lost EE's footing on the last step banging EE's right knee.

August 1, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

IW lost footing while dismounting equipment, fell backward hurting back and right hip. Received restrictions 8/8, following initial treatment on 8/5.

January 8, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

Tightening up a hose that was leaking, standing between tire and step fender on loader #260068 foot slipped, fell backwards onto blacktop approx. 4 feet, injuring center left side of back.

December 3, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

Servicing 26-0073 from top step, right side rear step 35" from floor changing filters, foot slipped off dirt on step, employee fell to shop floor.

July 11, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from ladders

Putting a nut on a bolt while on a small ladder, slipped off ladder, fell approximately 2 feet and landed wrong on EE's foot, injuring ankle.

January 16, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on snow-covered ice during heavy snowfall in the operator's parking area. Employee fell backward onto left shoulder.

November 20, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE fell off uke bumper while entering the truck. EE injured right wrist, elbow and ribs.

November 19, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing off screen equipment, fell on the ground (4ft approx.). Left ankle sprain, facial contusions.

November 4, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from one crusher to another and slipped and fell on a ramp, straining his back.

January 19, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barletta Materials & Construction Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was taking garbage to a dumpster and slipped on ice. Bruised his right shoulder.

October 4, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was moving water hose from drive side of crusher to non drive side of crusher. Employee fell off crusher.

July 14, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from ladders

Stepping off step ladder, missed bottom step.

September 1, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing ladder to haul truck #060090, slipped and fell to the ground.

December 19, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was exiting his truck and slipped on ice. He hit his left forearm on the running board of the truck.

April 26, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

EE was starting and checking fluid levels of the haul trucks for the start of the shift. While checking truck #06-0090, EE slipped of the ladder on the front of the truck and fell backwards.

March 8, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was clearing off a conveyor belt and slipped on ice, spraining left knee.

August 11, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE STEPS OF A LOADER AND SLIPPED OFF THE STEP HITTING HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE GARAGE FLOOR.

August 4, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING OUT OF TRUCK, EE STEPPED IN A RAIN WASHED DITCH AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.

April 30, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING DOWN STEPS TWISTED LEFT ANKLE AT LANDING.

August 22, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING WEAR PLATE ON WET SIDE SCREEN DECK NUMBER W2, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND SLID DOWN CHUTE, HITTING LEFT SIDE AND RIB AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF CHUTE; AREA WAS WET AND SLIPPERY.

March 22, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

WORKING FROM LADDER, WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A CLEVIS AND THE LADDER MOVED AND FOOT SLIPPED (SINCE IT WAS RAINING) FELL BACKWARDS, HITTING HIS BACK OFF A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON.

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