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June 26, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Fall onto or against objects

Employee changing carpets in Gold Jigs, tripped and fell and lacerated left hand and scraped forehead.

October 4, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE GOING DOWN SLIGHT INCLINE, SLIPPED AND BUCKLED RIGHT KNEE TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF.

June 16, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE PULLING ELECTRICAL WIRES AND SLIPPED FROM LADDER, STRAINING RIGHT SHOULDER

December 2, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF EXCAVATOR, RIGHT KNEE POPPED WHEN FOOT MADE GROUND CONTACT

February 8, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AROUND WET PLANT, IN MUDDY AND SLIPPERY CONDITIONS, STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

January 21, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Fall from machine

Employee was lubing the 980G loader, unrolled hose from lube truck, climbed up ladder on side of loader caring lube hose. Lube hose reel retracted for no reason pulling employee to ground from top of ladder on side of 980G loader.

October 9, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Fall from machine

Employee was helping to install pump on wet plant and used conveyor leg as a ladder, upon coming down slipped and fell about 5 feet to ground, injuring left arm/wrist, and left leg.

August 1, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Avenal Aggregate & Asphalt · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee caught his foot between a water line and a cement block, lost his balance and twisted his ankle causing a severe ankle sprain

February 18, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Fall from machine

Employee slipped while getting on CAT D8 dozer. Fractured left hand and laceration on left elbow.

November 1, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Shaft used to secure belting slipped and struck employee's head. Employee fell as a result of the blow to his head and struck the back of his head on the floor. Employee suffered a laceration to his head and possible concussion.

July 13, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking over to the site of a new water well installation, stepped into a small hole that was covered by dry grass that he didn't see and sprained his knee.

February 11, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped climbing off haul truck and broke his finger.

September 5, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped into a hole and twisted his knee.

August 23, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down the side of a stockpile. He slipped and twisted his knee.

November 22, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Avenal Aggregate & Asphalt · Fall down stairs

Employee slipped on step coming down off the sand plant and fell, injuring his right wrist.

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