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July 15, 2022 IL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee states they "Went to the wrong side of the handrail thinking the ladder was on that side and it wasn't but it was too late". Employee fell off of the ANFO rig suffering a right ankle sprain.

October 4, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on a catwalk when they slipped and grabbed onto the handrail for support. In doing so, a pain was felt in the shoulder. Injured went to doctor on 10/7/21 and was taken off work.

June 21, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while mounting a haul truck, employee bent over to pick up the coffee that employee had placed on the bumper, lost balance, and fell off the truck.

January 27, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking towards EE's vehicle because the mine shut down due to snowy weather conditions. EE slipped and fell on the snow in the parking lot near EE's vehicle. Physical therapy recommended to start on Feb 15.

December 14, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

Employee stated that EE was dismounting the machine, missed the step and fell.

November 2, 2020 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that as EE was climbing onto EE's loader EE's foot slipped off the ladder rung and EE felt a pull in EE's groin.

June 16, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping from the cab to the track of the excavator and rolled an ankle.

September 17, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Fall from machine

Employee stated was climbing up the steps on a haul truck when employee lost balance and fell.

May 18, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee stated was dismounting the haul truck, as EE approached the ladder on the front bumper EE fell to the ground EE lost balance and fell.

October 7, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated ee was cleaning the concrete pad with a hose when ee stepped off the pad and strained knee.

April 3, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped off the back of a truck and rolled EE's left ankle.

December 15, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated ee was working on a hose on machine, felt a sharp pain in knee while walking around machine. No restrictions on initial medical examination, treatment on 2/21/2018 resulted in injury becoming reportable.

November 15, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated stepped out of truck to check a face area, when EE turned around to get back in truck EE felt a pain in calf. No medical treatment was given until physical therapy started on Dec 15.

October 8, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated employee was walking towards a water pump to refuel it, while walking down the hill employee slipped and twisted employee's ankle.

June 24, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was running to turn on computer screen for the slurry and rolled their ankle.

January 5, 2017 IL · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee walked to scale printer to clear a paper jam and slipped on the snow. The area around the scale house had been salted however it was still snowing and the path they took to the scale printed has snow accumulated on it.

May 20, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee pick up a tool turned around to take a step, felt knee pop and fell to the ground. (The employee is now receiving Physical Therapy.)

March 24, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee stated was climbing into the truck, EE's foot slipped off the step and struck left shin. Employee went to the doctor on 4-6-16 and was given restricted duty.

December 7, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Fall from machine

The employee was exiting haul truck, her ankle gave out causing her to fall. Employee sought medical treatment after she was laid off and documentation to the extent of treatment was provided to the employer on January 20, 2015.

March 25, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped off of a concrete footing and twisted his ankle.

November 23, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was climbing onto a trackhoe, slipped bumping his left elbow.

October 7, 2011 IL · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking around the ANFO Loading bin and stepped on an uneven area of the floor, twisting his right ankle.

August 18, 2011 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was exiting the water truck to begin filling the tank, opened door to truck, grabbed handrail and the steering wheel. His right foot slipped off the first step and he struck his right knee on the step as he lost his balance.

June 10, 2011 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting his truck after coming above ground, as he was coming down the ladder, his left hand slipped off the hand rail. He was a little off balance and reached out with his right hand and felt a pop in his right shoulder.

December 12, 2010 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to the crusher shack at the start of his shift during a winter storm with high winds, blowing snow and temperature of approximately 10*F. Employee slipped and fell resulting in a simple fracture to his right wrist and striking his hardhat on the ground causing his safety glasses to lacerate his forehead.

July 26, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting the 992 C loader and missed the last step causing him to twist his left ankle. Initially treated in the ER, was released without restrictions. He requested medical treatment again, 11/4/10 was given an steroid injection to the ankle, medical records recieved 11/18/10 notifying us of the injection.

March 15, 2010 IL · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading a bench shot, tripped over the remote control air hose twisting his right ankle.

December 16, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking back to the tower to start the plant up when he caught the toe of his boot on a frozed dirt clod, he tripped, stumbled and twisted his right knee.

August 19, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting the cab of the loader, slipped on upper set of steps, landed on left elbow causing and abrasion. Initially declined medical treatment. October 23, 2009 went to physician for continued discomfort in left arm and was given a prescription for an anti-inflammatory.

August 14, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lone Star Aggregates Acquisitions, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Installing screens on scalper. While prying screen over with rock bar, bar slipped and he fell back on the catwalk onto buttock.

March 25, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Fall from machine

While performing duties of Yard Operator, employee climbed down off loader, missed the bottom step and twisted left knee.

October 25, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from ladders

While climbing ladder, EE slipped and fell to ground from about 7', hurting his left hand.

October 16, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While changing screens in bin house, stepped back to put screen in place and stepped in hole, left leg hit against grate and cut leg.

July 30, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing back onto 980-G loader, when he slipped and strained his back.

March 4, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported he slipped and fell on ice while carrying a metal bar. Bar hit EE in the mouth

January 3, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE reported he slipped and fell on ice, under Bin House #1, injuring his right shoulder.

December 19, 2007 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS FINISHING A JOB AND PICKING UP TOOLS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT HAND.

October 17, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE reported he lost grip to ladder while descending down to bottom of bin area. After losing grip from ladder he slid down the ladder falling against bottom of bin and hitting his right ankle.

October 2, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported he stepped down from truck tire onto a rock and twisted his left ankle.

June 19, 2007 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Sand, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges he was walking across an I beam on the Dredge when he slipped and fell.

March 21, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

EE alleges he slipped off machine while helping remove a radiator and cut his left shin. Received stitches. No time lost.

October 6, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE states that he tripped over stacked steel on the floor and fell into a pallet of steel causing a laceration to his left wrist

March 22, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING TO THE DUST COLLECTOR AT THE PALLET PLANT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE, SPRAINING HIS BACK.

December 22, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

While descending the ladder of the 637 caterpillar scraper, when the last step was reached foot slipped, while falling backwards caught himself with right hand fracturing right thumb on frozen ground.

November 29, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING ON PLANT WHEN HE SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND TRIPPED ON AN EXTENSION CORD CAUSING HIM TO FALL FRACTURING HIS RIGHT ARM.

November 7, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was carrying a block of wood when he tripped, falling on his right hand.

July 19, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A SHOT. HE PUT 4 BAGS IN THE HOLE AND THREW THE BAGS BEHIND HIM. HE WENT TO GET ANOTHER BAG WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE COVERED UP BY AN EMPTY BAG. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WHERE A SPRAIN WAS REVEALED. EMMPLOYEE WAS GIVEN MEDICATION AND PUT ON RESTRICTED ACTIVITY.

June 9, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

EE alleges he slipped on the wet steps of the D-8R dozer twisting his left foot on 6/9/05, but did not report the accident to Employer until 6/16/05. Employee states he fell backward landing on his left foot.

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