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November 21, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L.P. · Fall from machine

Employee was getting on the loader and missed a step, falling backwards on their right arm/wrist.

February 2, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P · Fall from machine

Worker was sitting on the side step of the loader waiting for fuel when worker slipped off and injured shoulder.

December 30, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L.P. · Fall from machine

Employee slipped and fell climbing from ladder to the cone crusher, injuring lower back.

October 30, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P · Fall from machine

Employee missed the last step getting down of the loader and fell back hitting his head on the ground.

April 14, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P · Fall down stairs

Rather than walk down steps, employee jumped off landing about 2 feet onto ground. When he landed he broke his leg.

July 18, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P · Fall from machine

Employee was working on a screen chute, he slipped and fell landing with his arm extended and dislocated his left shoulder.

June 18, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING EXCAVATOR BUCKET, PIN SLIPPED AND THE EE TWISTED HIS BACK.

March 12, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P · Fall from machine

WHILE DOING PRODUCTION THE CRUSHER BECAME PLUGGED. IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING THE CRUSHER EE SLIPPED OFF CRUSHER AND FELL TO THE DECK. THE DISTANCE IS APPROX. 40". WHILE FALLING HIS LEG WAS NO T IN THE PROPER POSITION WHEN HE LANDED ON HIS FEET.

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