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December 5, 2024 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

While pre-shifting the middle deck screen media in secondary station, the associate rolled the chute forward to access the middle deck. EE proceeded to climb while grabbing the side of the screen stepping on metal plate attached to the side of the screen. While doing so EE lost EE's grip/footing falling backwards and landing on angle where the roll away chute rides on rails.

May 13, 2024 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

EE was assisting in unloading some equipment. When climbing down from the truck, EE stepped on the lift axle, the tire rolled causing EE to lose balance and fall 3' to the ground. This fall caused knee injury.

February 16, 2023 VA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

NO ISSUES UNTIL 5/26/23-SURGERY FOR ROTATOR CUFF**LOST TIME** Injury occurred after tripping over a timber while walking backwards when moving a ladder.

December 7, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

When EE finished cleaning out loader bucket, EE began turning while pulling the water hose. As EE turned, EE stepped/tripped over an area of uneven ground. Ground conditions had been affected from heavy rain over the past few days. Falling to the ground, EE rolled an ankle and broke it.

June 27, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EE was washing out the material in the bottom of a load out bin. EE slipped on some loose material causing EE to fall onto a shelf.

April 11, 2022 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

Operator was climbing the ladder on the offside of the 980 loader to fill the auto greaser. When operator got to the last step right knee gave out and operator fell back to operator's right approximately 5' 4" to the ground.

February 7, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stephens Industries, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BECAME REPORTABLE ON 2/15/2022 WHEN EE HAD TO ATTEND PHYSICAL THERAPY While climbing down from haul truck, boot lug caught & caused EE to lose EE's grip with EE's left hand & grabbed with right hand causing a strain/injury.

January 18, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The area near the primary had the snow plowed off of it the day before in preparation for the work to be performed. Overnight this area had frozen. EE got out of the truck & walked to the back where EE got salt to spread on the walkway. While spreading salt EE slipped on the ice and fell hurting EE's right leg and knee.

January 4, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall down stairs

BECAME REPORTABLE ON 3/15/2022 AFTER EMPLOYEE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY & LOST TIME. While stepping down scale office steps, slipped on a patch of ice & fell causing injury to right shoulder.

March 26, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down from a D8 bulldozer, was standing on the tracks when foot slipped in the mud and employee fell off the track. Employee's wrist was lacerated by rock on the ground.

February 8, 2021 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

EE was dismounting EE's rock breaker when EE slipped off the track and landed primarily on head and neck.

November 11, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stephens Industries, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to the truck for tools & supplies, EE walked through a wet & muddy area & slipped, causing EE to fall on knee.

August 30, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stephens Industries, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working to flip a jaw dye at the Granite Plant, EE hopped out of the crusher and was walking on the surrounding catwalk when EE's boot slipped and EE's leg extended forward, causing pain in knee. EE indicated the sole of the boot was in disrepair and caused the incident. EE did not alert supervisor or plant management of the injury.

October 25, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

While delivering material I realized that my truck was having issues. I called towing company who came & loaded the truck. Then took the truck to the quarry to unload the material. After unloading the material, I proceeded to step out of the truck only to discover that the wrecker had raised the truck further from the ground causing me to fall & injure myself.

October 13, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from ladders

While climbing the ladder to tie it off to the gutter, the ladder slipped out from under ee and the employee fell off.

October 9, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At the end of ee shift, EE was exiting the haul truck when ee felt a pain in back.

August 25, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Large rocks on the ground ee rolled ankle fell to the ground breaking leg.

January 17, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While exiting the haul truck, associate slipped off the step & twisted right ankle.

May 21, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN A 980 YARD LOADER, ASSOCIATE SLIPPED ON OR MISSED THE LAST STEP. THIS CAUSED EE TO TWIST KNEE WHEN EE LANDED.

June 23, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking out of the control house, down steps, he felt/heard a pop from behind his right knee.

March 23, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

1 injury; Employee was working at ground level installing an electrical "can" when he slipped on a rock, falling back. He tried to prevent impact of the fall by placing his wrist behind him. He landed on his wrist and broke it.

February 24, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After checking screens, began to step down on what appeared to be snow, yet discovered there was ice under snow. As he slipped, one leg went out one way, while the other bent awkwardly underneath him.

February 28, 2014 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Associate was exiting the primary crusher area after replacing toggle plate and seat. While crossing over an I-beam, he tripped and fell fracturing his wrist.

October 24, 2013 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reporting to work, associate' s foot slipped on frost covered slope shifting his weight to the left thigh resulting in an injury.

February 13, 2013 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Muddy shoes contributed to slip resulting in laceration to shin on right leg.

February 6, 2013 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The body of a trespasser was found in the South Pit. The Fairfax County Police located the body. The victim was approximately 100 feet below the rim of the pit.

April 24, 2012 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EE exited the loader facing forward. His tripped over the door jam and fell forward, catching himself with his arms. He did not go to the doctor until 07/12/2012.

September 27, 2011 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking the associate stepped in the area where Conveyor catwalk and the stairway to Conveyor and the Crusher Platform meet. This is an area with a gap where two pieces of Grip Strut are side by side with one at a downward angle and the upward stairway. EE said that he apparently had stepped the area and heard his right knee pop.

October 29, 2009 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

Associate was working in crusher, ladder was let go by helper and ladder slid into crusher. Associate fell, hitting his head on rocks and damaging his arm.

April 13, 2009 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

associate slipped and fell on wet floor, hitting his head on the cabinet that houses the computer in the primary crusher

November 24, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

Associate was climbing onto a 980g loader. He was climbing using both hands but was wearing cotton gloves which are very slippery on smooth metal. He was on the second step when his hand slipped and he fell backward approximately 36 inches to the concrete floor landing on his bottom.

September 10, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Associate crawled across the frame/motor portion of the plant to access the stop switch. He slipped and cut his finger on the metal cover of the hydraulic tank and hoses.

May 5, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Associate stepped on an uneven area of the ground and fell; injuring his leg.

July 27, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was standing on bed of welding truck w/ 3 screens in front of him, leaning on welder. He pushed 1st screen onto EE's forks & screen caught his glove, pulling him off truck. He then fell to the ground and during the fall, the sharp edges of screen cut his arm, chin & neck. The arm injury was severe, with his skin being peeled back exposing muscle, veins and possibly tendons.

April 17, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate tripped on a roll a way chute track upon exiting the tertiary bin. He then walked to electric house to call for help. Associate hurt his lower back when he tripped.

February 13, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was stepping down from drill carrier cab onto the ground. He landed hard on his right heel. Experienced some discomfort at that time, but it did not bother him the rest of the day. The next day his heel was swollen and painful and he went to the doctor.

January 16, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

Assoc was standing on back edge of welding truck platform throwing scrap metal and conveyor belts into the dumpster, bent to pick up a 3' x 42" piece of conveyor, lost balance and fell backwards breaking wrist

April 20, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Assoc. dismounting excavator tracks to retrieve tools, using three-points of contact. Stepped to ground with left leg, felt knee pop.

March 22, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from ladders

THERE WAS AN UNGUARDED OPENING NEAR WHERE THE BASE OF A LADDER WAS SET UP. THE INJURED EMPLOYEE CLIMBED THE LADDER BEFORE HIS CO-WORKER CAME BACK TO THE WORK LOCATION FROM LUNCH. THEY HAD BEEN HOLDING THE LADDER FOR EACH OTHER. AS HE CLIMBED THE LADDER, THE BOTTOM SLIPPED & FELL THROUGH THE HOLE & HE FELL THROUGH THE HOLE TO A PLATFORM 12' BELOW.

July 21, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate is Quality Control lab technician, he was carrying a bucket out the lab door to empty it, stepped down and his right knee twisted and popped.

June 23, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate conducting post shift plant inspection, stepped on rock, rock shifted, twisted knee

April 27, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate descending stairs from tertiary plant, stepped onto ground twisted ankle, upon further doctor care, found chipped bone in ankle.

January 3, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOST FOOTING WHILE CLIMBING DOWN STEPS ON TRUCK, HE GRABBED HANDRAIL & SPUN AROUND, HITTING HIS BACK ON THE TRUCK.

August 17, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was attempting to clean windshield of loader when slipped while trying to step on the front left fender. Felt something strange in back.

February 25, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

ASSOCIATE WAS WORKING ON NIGHT SHIFT WORKING ON THE 5 1/2 CRUSHER, ASSOCIATE WAS TEPPING DOWN, FOOT SLIPPED OFF EDGE OF CRUSHER AND FOOT LANDED ON CRUSHER BOLTS AND ROLLED ANKLE.

April 8, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall down stairs

ASSOCIATE DESCENDING STAIRS @ SCALE OFFICE, KNEE GAVE OUT, WENT TO CATCH SELF & LANDED ON LEFT WRIST FRACTURING WRIST.

March 20, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from ladders

ASSOCIATE STEPPING DOWN FROM LADDER ONTO LOOSE FINE MATERIAL FROM CONVEYOR-TWISTED KNEE.

November 28, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

A SECTION OF CATWALK FLOOR GRATING HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED WHERE TWO SECTIONS OF CONVEYOR HAD JOINED TOGETHER. EE HAD FAILED TO PUT HIS SAFETYHARNESS ON AFTER HE TOOK A BREAK. HE WAS INSTALL ING HANDRAILS ON THE CATWALK IN THE AREA OF THE OPENING AND FELL THROUGH THE HOLE.

May 1, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corp-Louisa Plant · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING INTO CAB OF EXCAVATOR, UTILIZING THREE POINT CONTACT WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

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