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November 5, 2018 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from machine

Employee slipped while getting out of the Cat loader and slipped to the ground causing pain to left knee

September 2, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from machine

Loader operator missed the first step when exiting EE's loader and fell to the ground. Operator fell app 6 foot. Operator received broken right forearm, laceration above right eye. Treated at Business Health and released

June 29, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting into his loader and missed the last step and fell. He hit his chin on the upper step and cut his left hand on the door latch

February 14, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reported to Irvings on 02-14-14 no medical action taken, On 4-24-14 MRI requested showed Rotator Cuff Sprain, No lost time Working, Pain Level higher Talked with Medical on 5-21-14 Requested time off. Surg on shoulder off work on 6-3-14 will be off app. 3 Months. Slipped on ice exit a loader

August 21, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working in the scale house and walked out to the safe area and tripped on some rocks and fell. EE refused medical attention at the time of the incident. About three hours later EE asked to go into RediMed and have her hand check out. RediMed stated EE had fractured her Left wrist and it was going to be splinted. At this time she was able to return to work.

July 24, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on ground by water pipe. Employee was stung by several bees. First report employee pulled a calf muscle and twisted his left ankle.

April 22, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from ladders

EE was using a step ladder to had oil to his loader. His foot slipped from the step and he fell from the ladder. He was app 3 foot from the ground when he slipped. He complained of pain and refused medical treatment. On Tues. 4-23-13 he requested medical for his knee and ankle. RedImed treated and put him on lite duty until 4-30-13.

May 9, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from ladders

EE reported he slipped, when he was working on a 4 foot step ladder. This was reported on 5-8-2012 but refused medical treatment. I was contacted on 5-9-2012 by EE and he requested medical treatment at RedIMed. EE complained of pain in his Right Elbow and forearm.

April 25, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator reported he twisted his ankle but not sure if it was at work or home on 4-25-2012. On 5-2-2012 employee was put on lite duty By Doctor and was told to wear a boot cast to relieve the pain. Employee was moved from the work site to the office. No MISSED Work.

November 6, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had stepped across the frame of a conveyor when he slipped and twisted his left knee, causing great pain and swelling.

May 31, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was helping replace a side panel on the crane, when he slipped off the top of the battery box and fell onto the track of the crane. He then rolled from the crane track and fell to the ground app. 4 feet.

February 11, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee fell from app 8'. The employee was setting on a I-Beam and leaned out to push on a second I-Beam. The I-Beam slid causing the employee to fall from where he was setting. No safety equipment was being used at the time of the accident. ( Second time this was reported- no report no. on file )

March 30, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

OPERATOR IN HURRY TO SHUT CONE CRUSHER DOWN, TRIPPED OVER POWER SUPPLY CORD FROM COENSET TO CRUSHER.

November 5, 2003 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING BELT SCRAPER - SLIPPED ON PEA GRAVEL - LANDED ON BACK - BELT SCRAPER LANDED ON FOREHEAD - 5 CM LACERATION - 12 SUTURES

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