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August 4, 2025 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall from machine

EE was operating an 850 Hitachi Excavator in our Marblehead Pit. The employee noticed the engine compartment door had swung open. While walking on the catwalk to close the door, one end of said catwalk broke loose causing the EE to fall to the ground. EE struck EE's head on rocks below which caused a broken orbital bone, broken nose, and loose tooth, with head lacerations.

January 6, 2025 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee climbed out of a 988F loader for lunch break. When the employee's feet were on the ground, EE turned to walk towards the break room. As EE turned, EE's feet slipped out from under EE in the snow, and EE fell.

August 6, 2024 WV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing off of the rock truck when employee lost footing and fell approximately 4ft. The employee tried to catch themself but landed on left shoulder and left hand.

August 25, 2023 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking through the shop between a wooden pallet and the vending machine when EE's left foot caught a loop that was coming off of the pallet that was holding down an electrical cable. EE tripped and fell on EE's face and put a small cut on EE's nose and bumped EE's forehead. EE tried to catch self with EE's left arm but still hit EE's face on the concreate.

June 7, 2023 WV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee climbed onto 850 Exc to speak with superintendent. Upon leaving 850, employee moved to change 3pt contact. Lifted wrong foot, slipped and fell approx 5'-6' to the ground. Incurred injury to right heel. No life threatening injury. No foreign material on platform.

April 20, 2023 WV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking and using the hand rail on walkway down to #9 belt Tunnel when EE's left foot slipped forward and EE's left leg extended outwards. EE caught self before EE fell but said EE heard a popping noise around left knee. This was not a lost time until EE went to doctor on 5/16.

December 22, 2022 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buckeye Stone Company · Fall from ladders

EE just finished greasing a motor at #2 belt and started walking down the catwalk. As EE approached the ladder, EE decided to walk down the ladder facing forward. As EE started to descend down the ladder improperly, EE lost footing and fell forward from approximately 2 feet 8 inches in height and hit head.

June 7, 2022 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The worker was walking around EE's job area when EE slipped in mud caused by rainfall that happened earlier in the day. When the worker slipped EE tried to catch self but ended up twisting EE's right knee which caused pain in the inner portion of the knee.

February 1, 2022 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buckeye Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was working with two other employees changing plates on the discharge end of the screen. When the employee came out, EE's lower body went down and EE's hands were above EE's head and EE injured EE's left shoulder.

August 23, 2018 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall onto or against objects

In 34 Heading, climbing up 992C Loader, employee fell from the top deck of the loader, employee's foot slipped causing them to grab the hand rail and swing, striking their right shoulder and the back of the right elbow causing two lacerations against the back side of the front left tire and then hitting the ground again with their right shoulder.

January 19, 2018 WV · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting truck and when foot hit the ground, EE felt knee pop.

June 7, 2016 WV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee walked around the rear of welding truck where EE slipped on loose gravel and fell to the ground. EE felt a "pop" and sharp pain in left knee. EE got back up under own power and was taken back to the employee clockhouse. First aid was administered at the time and the employee was taken to the hospital by a family member for further examination.

January 28, 2016 WV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

The employee was cleaning the windshield on #1088 Gradall. Employee lost balance, broke through the safety chain on the catwalk and fell 5 feet to the ground. The result of the fall was a lumbar contusion and a cut to employee's right hand.

November 18, 2015 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buckeye Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was putting a pin back in the hammer boom that worked part of the way out. When stepping down from the dump block he twisted his right ankle.

August 20, 2015 WV · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking back to his truck when he slipped on wet lime. The employee landed on his forearm and shoulder. No first aid or medical treatment was administered at the time of the accident. Later a torn muscle in the shoulder was diagnosed.

April 14, 2015 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving a 55 gal drum of oil in the shop. Employee slipped on a 5-gal bucket lid. Employee fell backward onto floor. Drum fell beside his leg. Causing bruising on leg and back strain.

March 16, 2015 WV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

After taking a drink of soda from the refrigerator the employee felt like the drink was caught in her throat and passed out hitting her head on the window sill. She received two staple stitches at the ER.

February 18, 2015 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

After climbing off of the front end loader to move some vehicles the employee slipped on ice and fell to the ground.

January 21, 2014 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from portable plant to break room by quarry shop for lunch. He slipped in snow and fell backwards and hit his head on the ground. His hard hat fell off as he was falling.

September 9, 2013 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking at the face the employee tripped and twisted his right knee.

December 5, 2012 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Struck against stationary object

While working /cleaning, stepped back on a pallet and twisted foot, hyper extended the leg and damaged tendons on right foot

December 4, 2012 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While washing off the scales the slack was pulled out of the hose causing the worker to be tangled and fall from a standing position to walking/work surface.

October 22, 2012 WV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall down stairs

Worker was working in a group of 3 individuals using a vaccum truck to remove debris from around a conveyor belt on an elevated platform. As he was pulling the 4 inches of hose, slipped backwards falling down 3 stairs striking his tailbone. The injured worker indicated he was not paying attention to his surroundings.

August 16, 2012 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking down a small incline and slipped in wet lime. Tore muscle in the upper left leg.

March 29, 2012 WV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee standing on platform of D10 dozer putting hydraulic oil into dozer. Fell from position to ground, approximately 7 feet. Lacerated right leg below knee. Cut to back of head. Bruises/contusions to right arm and elbow. No life threatening injuries. No foreign material on platform.

January 17, 2011 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing a conveyor ladder the employee's foot slipped off and jerked his back when he caught himself with his arms.

September 24, 2010 WV · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stepping out of the shooters truck the employee strained his lower back.

June 7, 2010 WV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buckeye Stone Company · Fall from machine

Employee appeared to be working at jaw feed box, without fall protection and fell though the handrail 12 feet 3 inches. He suffered a concussion and fracture of his left thumb. NOTE: Employee was only Kemper Equipment (KE) employee on site and fall occurred in an area we were not contracted to do work. There were no other KE witnesses to the accident.

January 4, 2010 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall from ladders

While attempting to climb a vertical ladder the employee's feet slipped out from under him. The employee tried to stay on his feet and the ladder by grabbing hold with his right hand. However, the employee's grip slipped and he fell to ground level injuring his right shoulder and elbow.

December 7, 2009 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While exiting the office building the employee slipped on some ice at the bottom of the stairs off the concrete pad.

June 22, 2009 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall from machine

While greasing the tail section of a conveyor belt at the #1 mill the employee slipped and fell from the level concrete slab that served as an ankor point for the conveyor.

April 29, 2009 WV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell to the floor and struck his head on concrete. EE does not remember any details of the accident.

July 28, 2008 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While steam cleaning oil cooler on hi-lift, the employee was walking on the catwalk and slipped. He reported that he caught himself and felt something pull in his shoulder.

October 11, 2006 WV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While disconnecting the drill cable from the transformer sled the employee tripped over the cable and fell on his right knee.

September 20, 2006 WV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee caught his toe on steps going down from the Bradley mill and twisted his ankle.

March 23, 2006 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall from machine

Contracted trucking company employee slipped off of the fuel tank step while climbing out of his truck.

November 16, 2004 WV · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS MOVING A BOX OF RED D-GEL EXPLOSIVES AND LOST BALANCE, RESULT WAS A MUSCLE STRAIN OF THE LOWER BACK

March 25, 2004 WV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Fall from ladders

WHILE FUELING THE 988 CAT HI-LIFT THE EE MISSED THE LAST STEP OF THE PROVIDED LADDER AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET TO THE GROUND.

August 7, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED DOWN OFF OF THE BACK OF THE POWDER TRUCK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

April 3, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE THE WATER TRUCK AT END OF HIS SHIFT. HE HAD CLIMBED ON THE FRONT BUMPER, HAD RAISED THE HOOD & HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF THE HAND HOLDS CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWA RDS. HE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HIS HAND

February 11, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mucking machine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WATERING UP THE JUMBO DRILL, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON MUD AND WATER ON MINE FLOOR AND JERKED HIS BACK.

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