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April 6, 2026 MT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a door at the backend of the kiln. They knelt down to retrieve a tool from a coworker and rolled their right ankle. Resulting in an ankle sprain.

March 12, 2026 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-MS, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Emp. was standing on the track hoe tracks filling with DEF. When EE finished, EE turned to the left and EE's left foot slipped off the tracks and EE fell landing on the fuel trailer that was parked beside the track hoe. EE suffered 4 fractured ribs and nicked EE's lung on left side. The area received a heavy rain the night before, the area, the tracks, and EE's boots were muddy.

March 10, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off onto the platform on the 826 miner to descend using the access steps & stairway. The bottom steps were in the raised position and moved downward when weight was applied, stopping abruptly. The sudden movement caused the employee to experience pain in the lower back and umbilical area.

February 13, 2026 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden NE · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator stepped down off a minor platform and twisted an ankle.

February 10, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Staker & Parson Cos. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped going into porta potty, and fell to the ground.

February 2, 2026 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P J Keating Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was de-icing equipment and slipped on ice resulting in 2 fractured ribs.

January 28, 2026 WV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Aggregates, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was being transported to the west pit by a supervisor when they stepped out of the truck and slipped on ice and landed on right hip and right elbow. After onsite evaluation it was determined to take them to the ER for imaging to ensure no further injuries. Employee was diagnosed with a strained shoulder, put on restricted duty and instructed to follow-up with an ortho.

January 19, 2026 UT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Staker & Parson Companies · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off a ladder when they stepped onto uneven ground, causing them to roll an ankle.

January 16, 2026 UT · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Staker & Parson Companies · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off a ladder when they stepped onto uneven ground, causing them to roll their ankle.

January 9, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was tightening bolts on crane wench. Socket came off bolt and employee contacted ground. CT scan positive for LT pelvis fracture.

December 31, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on a patch of ice exiting a doorway on the silo tops near belt conveyor 12. Employee reported incident 1/5/26, sought medical 1/28/26 and was placed on restrictions on the follow up appointment on 2/3/26.

December 30, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stepping onto boat and step gave away and fell onto left side, rib area.

December 29, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from the shop office back to the garage. There is a small depression where the concrete slabs meet, and the employee tripped and rolled their right ankle. Employee was immediately taken to ER and will be out of work due to restrictions.

December 3, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelly Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped on a patch of ice falling onto EE's right hand that was holding a hammer. EE fractured the middle, ring, and pinky fingers of right hand.

December 3, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experiencing shoulder pain on 12/3/25 from a preexisting injury that occurred on 4/18/25. Employee slipped on ladder descending from 70-ton truck. Right hand slipped, quickly re-grabbed rail, felt pain in right shoulder.

December 1, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Bend Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing into the D8 dozer, an employee's foot slipped. As a result, their weight shifted onto their left shoulder, causing pain.

November 13, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midsouth Aggregates · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using water hose to clean out under crusher when there was a change in water pressure causing employee to fall forward. Employee received 5 stitches to LT eyebrow. Discharged to full duty with no restrictions and no prescriptions.

October 20, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was dismounting a ladder. As they descended, they missed the 2nd step catching themselves with their right wrist.

October 15, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in tunnel when EE slipped on EE's left foot and EE's right foot stayed put. EE felt a pop in EE's right knee and felt pressure.

August 16, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While miner was working, miner tripped and fell on shoulder (left) and felt a pull Miner asked to go to Doctors on 9/4/2025 where EE was put on restricted duty and prescribed a sling.

August 12, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dutra Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 8/12 employee was descending tower stair case and slipped on step and twisted lower back. On 8/19 it was brought to our attention as they wanted to seek treatment .

August 7, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on 1-1/2 # 2 screen. Employee slipped inside chute while unbolting old skirt. Employee used right arm to brace self causing injury to upper right arm/shoulder area. Employee did hit floor. No subsequent injuries due to hitting floor.

July 15, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was getting out of their truck to use the restroom and missed the first flex step and fell to the ground landing on their butt and lower back. Accident currently under investigation.

June 25, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolomite Group · Fall from machine

Driller slipped off drill rig falling approx. 2'. Landed on feet and jammed right knee.

June 10, 2025 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Staker & Parson Companies · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had just exited the excavator and walking down the slope to the Trommel when material gave way causing EE's knee to buckle. Conservative treatment provided up until 6/26 when EE received MRI results showing a meniscus tear. Resulting in an upcoming surgery.

June 10, 2025 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing out of plant 2 tanks on a ladder with 3 points of contact. 1 point was plunger rod. The rod is bolted on the bottom. Employee slipped off plunger rod causing a rapid fall, cutting EE's leg, took 7 stitches

May 27, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shelly Materials Inc · Fall from machine

While descending from a roof bolter, EE planted EE's right foot at the edge of the cab when EE lost EE's footing and missed the top step, causing EE to fall approx. 5 ft. onto EE's right shoulder. On 6/3/25 EE was evaluated at Ohio Health Work Health where EE was diagnosed with a strain and given pushing/pulling/lifting restrictions of 10lbs with right arm.

May 20, 2025 NE · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall down stairs

Coming out of a trailer the employee tripped on the top step and fell to the ground on their right shoulder. The fall was 3 steps high and approximately 3 1/2 feet. This became a lost time incident when the employee received surgery on 7/2/2025 for a rotator cuff tear.

May 1, 2025 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P J Keating Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Warm weather conditions in daylight. Shoveling on catwalk to clear bridged material. Catwalk was free and clear of material where employee was working to clear bridged material in chute.

April 13, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Callanan Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Operator was changing the bottom deck top screen in our KPI screen as EE was climbing out from under the rubber flap on the rear of the screen the worn screen tipped over which struck EE on the back left portion of EE's head which caused EE to strike EE's right side of EE's head against one of the protruding bolts on the rear of the screen

April 2, 2025 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During the process of moving railcars an experienced employee needed to maneuver a rail switch to change the track. The shaft of the rail switch was not easy to maneuver, so the employee applied additional force by stepping on the switch. The switch went into place unexpectedly and the employee felt/heard a "pop" in left calf. The Employee was given a prescription medication.

March 14, 2025 NH · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pike Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on a stone and landed on back and got cuts to arm. Employee went to the ER and got looked at and got 10 stitches on the arm. Employee was released.

February 11, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ICON Materials · Fall from machine

Employee was servicing equipment, EE started to descend the ladder. When EE got to the last rung, EE's left foot going to the ground and as EE was letting go of the rails with EE's hands and stepping down with EE's right foot...EE caught EE's boot solidly on the last step which caused EE to fall back. EE's body twisted as EE was falling, landing EE on EE's right hip and back.

January 31, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. · Fall from machine

Employee was performing maintenance activities inside the Barge Jaw Crusher. EE was standing on a piece of plywood that shifted, causing EE to lose footing and fall into the jaw area. EE was wearing fall protection and SRL (Self-retracting lanyard) that stopped EE from falling farther into the jaw crusher.

January 21, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine

Employee was getting off a track screen and stepped on a frozen sand clod on the track and fell 24 inches to ground and twisted left ankle.

January 13, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Aggregates, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was conducting pre shift inspection on sand plant, slipped on ice, fell and broke their left wrist.

January 7, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was coming down the plant from cleaning the walkways. When EE got behind the old #1 screen EE slipped on ice. EE went to catch self and tore muscles in shoulder.

December 23, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking to the long reach excavator, employee twisted knee while stepping through ruts in the frozen mud. EE feels some discomfort but refused medical attention at this time. Miner went to EE's doctors on 1/8/2025 and was prescribed physical therapy. No restrictions/ no time lost.

December 18, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement South Texas LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking back to the main office in the main parking lot and stumbled causing them to fall, they landed on their right hand and fractured it "boxer's fracture".

December 13, 2024 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

Maintenance employee fell while pulling on a 36-inch pipe wrench at the secondary crusher. The wrench slipped and employee fell back on a hose reel and then forward resulting in pain to middle back and left shin. Employee was prescribed pain medication.

December 12, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ground controller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While clearing a rock jam in the crusher, the associate lost EE's footing, fell backward, and struck the side wall. EE then slid down to the entrance door of the crusher. After being assisted to EE's feet, EE walked approximately 40 feet and then rested on a walkway. EE expressed concerns about tingling in EE's feet and legs.

November 21, 2024 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H-K Contractors Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing the ladder to the catwalk to check screens at the end of the day. The top rung broke off causing employee to scrap their shin. Employee said the leg was ok and put a band aide on the small cut. On Dec. 3 leg was swollen and cut oozing, employee was taken in and prescribed RX for infection. No breaks or fractures.

November 7, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall down stairs

The employee was walking down a set of stairs and mis-stepped on the final step. After catching self on the handrails, EE landed with EE's knee in an awkward position. This resulted in a sprained right knee.

November 1, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldcastle SW Group, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling weeds from the long belt. Lost footing and tripped over a rock. Causing a knee dislocation of the left knee. The foreman on site took EE to the nearest hospital for doctors to recorrect the limb.

October 29, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During training, Miner was at top of training scaffolding stairway. Miner's L foot slipped while egressing stairway, R foot stayed in place. Miner's L hand was on handrail & kept Miner from falling to ground. Initially was 1st aid, but pain continued. Miner didn't go to clinic till 11/02/24, was diagnosed w/Rt fibula fracture. Miner is on restrictions, has missed no scheduled work

October 22, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A team member was cleaning up an oil spill and slipped. While EE did not fall, teammate reported that EE felt a pain in lower back.

October 7, 2024 WV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Aggregates, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee's right foot slipped on loose ground causing EE to fall down the slope while checking pump. The employee landed on EE's right shoulder and right hip and struck the right side of EE's face. Out of an abundance of caution, emergency responders were called and the employee was taken to the hospital via ambulance.

September 26, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped off concrete pad slipping and falling to the ground causing a concussion

September 25, 2024 CT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off a staircase from RC-7 onto ground level when EE felt pain in their left foot.

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