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September 4, 2024 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates of Michigan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down a set of stairs from crusher and lost EE's footing and slid forward putting all EE's weight on EE's hands that were on the handrails. Employee heard a pop in EE's left wrist.

July 14, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schmidt Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was standing on a step and the v belt guard was facing the screen. EE turned to get a new screen rail and stepped off the v belt guard. EE grabbed the shaker with EE's right arm as it was still over the top of the shaker and caught self preventing falling to the ground.

May 22, 2023 MI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting a motor grader, EE was facing the steps of the grader while holding onto both handles. As EE was completing the dismount to the ground, EE's right foot slipped on uneven surface, and EE twisted right ankle which caused EE to fall.

February 27, 2019 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BURROUGHS MATERIALS CORP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee arrived at work around 7am and parked EE's vehicle in the employee parking lot near a loader that EE was going to use for the day. EE exited EE's vehicle and walked over to the loader to check the fluid and start it. As EE was walking around the loader EE slipped and fell on some ice that was hidden by some fresh snow.

August 29, 2018 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schmidt Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending a set of metal stairs from a screen deck when they tripped causing them to land awkwardly on the next lower step. The sudden jarring caused discomfort in their lower back.

June 21, 2017 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off the D8D7 dozer and as employee reached the ground with left foot first, employee rotated to the left and felt a pop in left knee. The ground was just graded flat.

November 24, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BURROUGHS MATERIALS CORP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on the platform next to his entry door on 980M Cat Loader to clean the 45 degree window off when his foot slipped off the platform; he was holding onto the mirror as this happened so he caught himself with his right arm on the mirror causing a strain to his bicep.

March 9, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the office to the parking area when she slipped and fell on some ice on the sidewalk. Dislocated right shoulder.

September 18, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specification Stone Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had just finished loosening the tail pulley. When he moved from the sitting position to standing up, he felt a slight pop in his knee, spraining his left knee.

September 10, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specification Stone Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He stepped off the back of Michigan CAT's lube truck while facing forward and missed the blocking on the ground that was used for steps and stepped down 2 feet twisting his left knee causing a strain to his knee.

May 20, 2011 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BURROUGHS MATERIALS CORP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting himself out of the crusher housing, when his feet came out he turned his body to the left and felt a pop in his left rib cage.

September 7, 2010 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Burroughs Materials Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking onto Dredge from floating conveyor, he stepped onto Dredge and stepped into man hole for pontoon. This cover was removed by trespasser over the weekend. Employee fell onto his left side and lower ribs, contusion to left ribs.

December 11, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BURROUGHS MATERIALS CORP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ice was covered with snow and employee didn't see ice. Employee slipped on ice injuried right arm & shoulder. Employee was hurt on 12/11/09 and reported incident to management that day, at this time employee did not feel he needed to see doctor. On 1/4/10 reported pain in his shoulder, was sent to clinic and was put on restricted duty along with prescription medicine.

June 25, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee stated that as he was exiting the truck his foot slipped off the step and he landed on the ground in an awkward maner. He later stated that his knee was sore. He was taken to the clinic as a pre caution where it was diagnosed as a minor strain. Return to work regular job.

March 25, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was in Scale office before shift. Stood up from chair to walk to fax/copier, took one step and knee gave out. (Did not hit anything, twist or turn). Employee said she had been exercising a lot using "WII Fitness" program.

November 26, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schmidt Aggregates · Fall from ladders

EE missed last step coming down from ladder and fell 2' to the ground. His ribs landed on a frozen dirt clod, causing rib contusion.

June 6, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schmidt Aggregates · Fall from machine

Employee had mud on his boots. As he dismounted his loader, his foot slipped off the bottom rung. He fell to the ground spraining his right ankle.

January 30, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee slipped off ladder while climbing to get on top of a compressor room to get fluorescent light bulbs. As he slipped, his right wrist snagged on garage door rail cutting approx 2" of skin back which required 20 stitches.

October 13, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Burroughs Materials Corp · Fall from ladders

Employee was putting a wiper on grizzly conveyor when it slipped out of cradle hitting him on the chin and then hit ladder, knocking him off. The ladder hit him below the knees on both legs. Originally this was a first aid only. Employee's second check up with doctor (10/22/07) revealed swealing of his left knee at which time he was put on restricted duty.

November 14, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Milford Sand and Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

While climbing down the ladder on loader, the bottom step broke causing employee to bump her left knee on the step above. She was given Motrin 600 mg. #20 one q6h as needed for pain at the health center, although she did not take them and threw them in the garbage. Lead coding clerk from MSHA told us that we should report this as a first aid incident only.

May 18, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schmidt Aggregates · Fall onto or against objects

Loader operator climbed down from cab of loader, he turned around, once he got to the ground & started to walk away from the loader he stepped into a hole & fell forward. His left knee struck a 5"rock that way laying on the ground.

April 5, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates of Michigan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking around fueling station to do some clean-up & twisted his right ankle. He said no specific cause & the ground was level. Our Safety Director spoke with a Coder at MSHA Office of Injury & Employment Information on 4/6/06 about incident & was told it would not be reportable. Site was inspected on 4/25/06 & MSHA Inspector told Plant Manager that 7000-1 must be completed.

July 9, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mesa Materials · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping down from truck onto the ground. He lost footing and landed awkward onto the ground injuring his ankle.

May 16, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Burroughs Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking up hill in soft sand, employee's left knee buckled. Clinic gave employee a RX for #21, 800 mg Ibuprofen tablets as well as other restrictions that are not necessarily inhibiting him from doing his normal job.

November 2, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

While exiting front end loader, employee was climbing down ladder and he fell backwards hitting his head on the ground. Employee had multiple objects in his hands which caused him to loose his grip.

November 1, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mesa Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN BACK OF LOADER HIS FOOT CAUGHT ON STEP, CAUSING HIM TO PUSH UP WITH HIS OPPOSITE LEG STRAINING HIS ABDOMEN WALL.

November 1, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Burroughs Materials Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While climbing out from underneath the Pioneer hopper, employee slipped on loose material. He caught himself with both hands and injured his left wrist in the process.

July 17, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mesa Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER INSPECTING WASH PLANT SPRAY BARS, EE LOST HIS FOOTING AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND. THIS CAUSED SHOULDER AND UPPER ARM STRAIN.

February 28, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal scalper-screen operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mesa Materials · Fall from machine

CHANGING SCREENS ON PRIMARY SCREEN, WHEN EE FELLOFF OF TOP OF SCREEN AND LANDED ON WALKWAY ON HIS BACK.

June 26, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates of Michigan Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CARRY A TOOL CABINET & HIS FOOT STRUCK A SHELF SUPPORT LYING ON THE GROUND CAUSING HIM TO TRIP. THE CABINET LANDED ON HIS LEGS, PUSHING HIS ANKLE INTO ONE OF THE SUPPORTS, CAUSING A PUNCTURE WOUND TO HIS ANKLE. THIS INCIDENT REQUIRED 3 STITCHES TO THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT ANKLE.

December 20, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE WENT TO STEP ONTO WET STEPS AND HER FOOT SLIPPED. SHE FELL ON HER RIGHT KNEE AND CUT IT AS WELL AS SWELLING THAT STARTED TO OCCUR. SHE WENT TO THE CLINIC THAT DAY AND WAS PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

December 3, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates of Michigan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING BOLTS ALONG HF-6 CONVEYOR. HE WAS USING A PUNCH & A 3 LB HAMMER TO DRIVE OUT THE 3/4" BOLTS THAT HOLD THE 20' SECTIONS TOGETHER. WHEN HE HIT THE PUNCH WITH THE HAMMER, HIS LEFT FOOT SLID DUE TO THE SNOW ON THE GROUND & HE FELT SOMETHING GIVE IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE CONTINUED TO WORK & HIS BACK GOT WORSE. THE SUPERVISOR WAS CALLED @ 10:20 AM AT WHICH TIME HE COMPLAINED

August 8, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schmidt Aggregates · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED GETTING DOWN FROM LOADER & FELL BACKWARDS, HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE TIRE OF ANOTHER PARKER LOADER.

April 17, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP THE RIGHT REAR LADDER OF E1-91 LOADER AND LOST FOOTING BECAUSE OF THE DRIED MUD. THE MUD BROKE AWAY, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL BACK, HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE OPEN TOOL BOX DOOR OF HIS SERVICE TRUCK, WHICH WAS PARKED NEXT TO THE LOADER.

January 24, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE STEPPING DOWN FROM PICKUP TRUCK, EE SLIPPED & HIT HER RIGHT LEG ON THE EDGE OF THE TAILGATE. SHE DIDN'T GO TO THE CLINIC AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT & RETURNED TO WORK ON 1/25/02. ON 3/1 4/02, EE REQUESTED TO GO TO THE CLINIC DUE TO A SORE LEG. NO RESTRICTIONS WERE ISSUED BUT KETOPROFEN 75 MG #30 WAS PRESCRIBED, ALSO AN ELASTIC KNEE SUPPORT. CLINIC SUGGESTED MRI OF KNEE.

December 10, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Milford Sand and Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING UP ONTO LOADER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED BECAUSE OF FROST. AS SOON AS HE CAUGHT HIMSELF, THE SUDDEN JERK ON HIS BODY CAUSED AN ABDOMINAL WALL STRAIN.

July 9, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Milford Sand and Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE STANDING ON A PALLET EMPLOYEE STEPPED OVERA BOX AND HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE PALLET &ONTO A BOARD WITH NAILS STICKING OUT.

February 28, 2001 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schmidt Aggregates · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED ON ICY AREA WALKING TO HIS LOADER. THAWED CONDITIONS THE PREVIOUS DAY RE-FROZE OVERNIGHT. AREA WAS SEMI-DARK THAT EARLY IN THE AM BEHIND THE MOUNTAIN WHERE THE SUN HADN'T SHONE YET. WHEN EE SLIPPED HIS RIGHT LEG WENT FORWARD CAUSING A SPLIT. HE WENT DOWN ON THE LEFT LEG AND FRACTURED HIS LEFT LEG FROM IMPACT AT THE KNEE AND WEIGHT OF BODY.

February 7, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Milford Sand and Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE EE WAS WORKING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT (CR-10), HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND FELL ON HIS SIDE, JERKING HIS BACK. EE DID NOT VISIT DR/CLINIC UNTIL 2-15-01.

February 5, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holly Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE UNLOADING TROUGHING IDLERS OFF THE BOOM TRUCK DECK FOR INSTALLATION ON THE ROHR DREGE #1 CONVEYOR, EE SLIPPED ON THE 1 INCH OF FRESH SNOW AND FELL TO THE GROUND FROM GROUND LEVEL. THIS C AUSED THE IDLER HE WAS CARRYING TO STRIKE HIS RIGHT ARM AGAINST THE GROUND.

January 30, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holly Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS ACTING AS HOT SAND PLANT OPERATOR. ON THIS PARTICULAR DAY, ALL AREA SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS. THE AREA AROUND THE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS, FEEDER AND WHERE HIS VEHICLE WAS PARKED HAD BEEN SANDED. DURING THE SHUT DOWN PROCESS, EE WENT TO SHUT OFF THE PROPANE CONTROL AND FELL ON HIS LEFT SIDE SINCE THE AREA WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY SANDED.

November 17, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schmidt Aggregates · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE WALKING AROUND IN PLANT AREA. HE LANDED ON HIS BACK.

May 10, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holly Sand & Gravel · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING THE LADDER ON THE ROHR DREDGE WITH TOOLS IN HIS HAND. THERE WAS ALSO SILT FROM BAD MATERIAL ON THE LADDER THAT HE WAS CLIMBING. EE SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS ONTO DECK.

January 17, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

THIS IS A RE-OCCURENCE OF ACCIDENT ON 1-17-00, WHEN EMPLOYEE FELL OFF TRACK AND HIS RIGHT BUTTOCK LANDED ON A BOLDER CAUSING PAIN IN HIS RIGHT LEG. ON 8-4-00 AND 8-5-00 EMPLOYEE WAS STRINGIN G CABLE ON DRAGLINE CAUSING IRRATATION TO RIGHT BUTTOCKS AND LOWER BACK. THIS IS THE SAME AREA FROM ACCIDENT ON 1-17-00.

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