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October 18, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Winter Brothers Material Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping from the dredge onto the boat when they lost their balance and rolled an ankle.

March 18, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Winter Brothers Material Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped when walking down the steps on the plant. The doctors determined on 4/9/2024 that the employee will need surgery, which is scheduled for 4/19/2024.

February 29, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Winter Brothers Material Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sprained knee when walking down a ramp on 2/29. EE notified us on 3/4 and went to urgent care and received first aid treatment. Follow-up visit on 3/11 recommended physical therapy.

November 28, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Winter Brothers Material Co. · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking up the steps of our main plant for maintenance to hook up a chain when they slipped and fell. Employee hit their right hand during the fall.

August 29, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Winter Brothers Material Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fueling a piece of equipment & caught self with left hand/forearm & right hand when EE started to fall off the equipment step when reaching for the fuel tank step. Initial doctor's assessment was that it was a left shoulder sprain. Further assessment on 10/11/22 indicated surgery was necessary. EE will work at full capacity up until surgery on 10/18/22.

July 13, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Winter Brothers Material Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on the concrete ground while getting rubber from under the shelves, injuring the right knee. Employee went to Urgent Care for a medical assessment where the physician noted swelling and reduced movement in the injured right knee. Physician approved returning to work the following week with moderate restrictions.

May 7, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
General Material Company · Fall onto or against objects

SLIPPED IN RAIN AND HIT HIS HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL OF THE FORKLIFT TRUCK.

August 24, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Winter Brothers Material Company · Fall down stairs

WALKING UP TO WHEELHOUSE AND MISSED STEP AND FELL AND HURT RIGHT WRIST. INJURY WAS CONSIDER FIRST AID AND THEN EE WRIST STARTED HURTING HIM AGAIN ON 11-14-00.

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