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Employee was dismounting EE's Loader. EE's foot twisted as EE stepped off the ladder onto the ground.
Employee was walking on a grade when they slipped and fell on compacted snow. The employee became sore at the time of the fall. Employee went to the ER later that day on January 10th and was checked out and released. Employee went to the ER on January 26th at 12:46 a.m. and was then placed off of work.
Miner was stepping down the ladder rungs from approximately a 30" platform when miner's glove hung up on a chain hook. This caused the miner to lose balance and fall to the ground injuring ankle.
Miner was dismounting bucket on the powder truck that was lowered to the ground when miner caught boot on the edge of the bucket. Miner lost balance and fell to the ground. Miner sustained injuries to elbow and back. Miner did not immediately request medical attention. At approximately 1:45 that day miner requested to seek medical attention.
Miner was exiting Cannon bolting machine frontwards. Miner slipped on the top step and fell about 4 feet to the ground, landing on feet with legs straight. With legs straight they did not forgive the landing and the employee's back was injured.
Employee was retrieving a hanger bearing that EE cut out of a screw and that had fallen on a pile of rock. As employee was climbing, EE slipped and felt a discomfort. EE subsequently felt a bulge in groin area. When EE returned to work on 4/17/23, employee was sent to the doctor.
Operator was climbing up dozer to enter the cab when EE lost EE's footing and slipped on the step causing EE to fall and hit EE's mouth on the handrail. Operator chipped EE's front tooth on the handrail. Steps were wet from the rain the previous night.
Employee was traveling down stairs at Screen 02-SN-01. Employee misplaced right foot on a step and twisted right knee.
Miner missed a step climbing onto a locomotive.
Miner was walking from mill building to Line #1 loadout. While walking, miner tripped and fell forward over the rail road tracks. Miner was not able to catch self with hands to lessen the impact and miner's face struck the ground. This caused injury to mouth, chin, and left knee. Miner's lip was lacerated and required sutures.
Employee was on a ladder and lost EE's balance, falling an estimate of 4 feet to the ground.
Miner was exiting desk chair and tripped over lunchbox below the desk causing miner to fall to the floor. Miner hit left knee first, then left arm, then head on the wall. Miner refused medical attention at the time of incident(12/18/2020). Miner later determined on 04/07/2021 that medical care was needed. Miner's first date of lost time was 04/09/2021.
Bottom rung of ladder broke causing employee to hit EE's left knee on the rung above the rung that broke. Employee did not receive restrictions or miss work at the time of injury, therefore this was not a reportable or lost work time injury. On 4/12/2022, employee was placed off work due to restrictions received from EE's doctor.
Employee was in the act of filling an automatic greaser on a Cat 374F excavator and miss stepped on the catwalk of the machine. When they stepped back they lost balance and fell from the cat walk to the ground injuring right leg.
Employee lost balance and caught themselves with right arm. Employee hurt shoulder.
Miner stepped off railcar injuring right knee on 7/31/19. EE reported the injury to operator on 8/3/19. EE has remained on full duty, per doctor orders, until they had surgery on 10/1/19 at which time EE was taken off duty until deemed fit to return.
The employee was climbing a step-ladder when employee fell causing injury.
EE slipped in the parking lot on 2/27/2018 spraining ankle and was released with restrictions but able to do job at full capacity. After a Dr. follow-up visit on 3/28/2018 and more x-rays it was discovered that EE had a slight fracture. We are filing this accident as MSHA reportable at this time after the x-ray diagnosis showed the slight fracture.
Miner walking from one location to another, uneven ground with loose rock. Miner slipped on loose rock causing miner to fall to the ground and land on right shoulder. Miner sought medical care on 11/18/16 and was released without restrictions. It was later determined that miner needed further medical care with restrictions beginning on 01/24/2017. Return to work full duty 01/30/17.
Miner placed wheel chocks behind rear wheels. Miner then picked up 5 gallon bucket and started to walk away when the rope attached to wheel chocks was tangled around foot causing miner to lose balance and fall on right shoulder.
The employee was climbing down steps, placed foot into a puddle of water and slipped which caused his left knee to hurt. Employee reported to immediate supervisor, however medical attention was not warranted per employee's request. At a later date of 04/22/2015, employee requested medical attention due to pain in his left knee.
Employee was on top of a pneumatic trailer, working with lid number 2, when he fell off the trailer and landed on the ground. He sustained 3 broken ribs (left rear) and a broken left thumb.
The miner was raking clods on kiln floor he slipped and twisted his right knee.
Customer arranged truck driver was latching dome lid on a bulk tanker trailer during the loading procedure and fell from the ladder accessing the trailer, fracturing a bone in his foot. Contacted the carrier and explained the reporting requirements. This report is to ensure that MSHA is notified of the incident. Social Security and Date of Birth of the individual is unknown
The miner was walking to the kiln area when he slipped and fell on some icy pavement hurting his left elbow and shoulder
Details surrounding the incident are uncertain. Contract driver claims to have fallen approx 15' off metal stairs at loading area. Driver left the premises and delivered at destination approx 250 miles from plant. After unloading, driver reported to the trucking company next day. Texas Lime was made aware that this incident led to MSHA reportable criteria on 4/1/14. DOB Unknown
Employee was doing a coal yard inspection. As he was walking back to the Loader, he twisted his right ankle.
Employee slipped and fell on muddy surface carrying hydraulic pump.
Employee stated that he was climbing up on the Dozer from the track to the cab when he slipped and hit his right hip on a light cover. He did not report this specific incident until 4-28-2011 when he asked to see a doctor. He has restrictions that prevent him from doing his job. Lost Time began on 4-29-11.
Foreman inspecting plant when he fell landing on his right hand. He first sought diagnostic evaluation Friday, 03/25, and was referred to another clinic for additional evaluation, which was Thursday, 03/24. This revealed a broken bone in the heel of the hand. The Orthopaedic said it would heal with no treatment. There are no restrictions and no lost time.
The employee was picking up a hose which was in water and slipped on something. Rain had flooded the area the night before.
Employee was trying to unplug the bottom of an elevator and a pile of product built up around him. When he tried to exit the area, he decided to jump over the pile and came down wrong on his foot.
Employee was servicing the 992C Loader. While dismounting the loader, his left foot slipped and went between the step and the machine.
The employee was going up to the #2 Dryer Tower to check the screen samples. He was at ground level when he said he slipped and fell backwards onto his back.
The employee was putting pins in the #6 Preheater. While knocking the pins in he lost his balance and slipped. His foot went between the top rung of the ladder and the catwalk.
Employee was pushing the waste lime pit. When employee got to service area and exited the loader, he slipped on the lime that had built up on the bottom step. His right foot hit the ground jarring his lower back. NO LOST TIME but he does have work restrictions.
Wet and muddy work area. Lime loader fell while loading truck.
The employee was standing on the south side of the discharge on 6-SC-9. The bank gave way and the employee slid into the kiln dust fines and water. He has lime burns on his legs. He has not missed any time - however he is on restricted duty.
Employee was cleaning windows on 992 Quarry Loader. He was moving from the windshield area to the right side of the cab, when he lost his footing, grabbed the right handrail and slid to the ground. No LOST TIME yet, however he has work restrictions.
Driver for White River Petroleum Co. was attempting to deliver diesel for the over-the-road tank. He was apparently using the access ladder and fell striking the top of the containment wall. This wall is (23") in height, and the top rung of the ladder is (54") from the containment floor. This person has (6) fractured ribs and will likely miss at least four weeks.
Quarry Mgr, stepped up on a 3 ft concrete support to inspect 1-BC-1 belt. He lost his footing, slipped and fell to the ground on his left side. He had surgery on 9-27-06 to repair left femur.
Employee walked up the hill to the office and then started walking down the hill back to the jobsite. He slipped and fell and as he fell his knee popped causing injury. EE is being diagnosed by a physician so that he can return to full duty.
picked up a piece of steel grating and turned as he stepped on a small amount of spilled and muddy 140 mesh limestone...he caught himself and prevented a fall but appearently wrenched his lower back resulting in a muscle strain...this has resulted in light duty and physical therapy...progressing very well
Employee lost footing on wet stairs grabbed hand rails to keep from falling causing strain to lower back.
EMPLOYEE (LAB TECH.) STEPPED OUT OF LAB DOOR TO WALKWAY TO WALK TO SCALES, BOOT SLID ON BAR GRATING RAMP & HE STRUCK THE HANDRAIL W/HIS RT. KNEE. EE NEVER LEFT WORK & CONTINUED WORK EVERY DAY. APPT. W/COMPANY DR. 2/2/05 RESULTED IN A MRI 2/3/05, THE RESULTS WERE READ ONLY TODAY. HE HAS A CRACKED PATELLA RT. KNEE & HAS AN APPT. W/AN ORTHOPEDIC DR. IN A FEW DAYS. WILL KEEP WORKING.
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WITH THE UNLOADING OF COAL/COKE FUEL CARS AT THE QUARRY LOCATION. HE ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE A RAILCAR DOOR USING HIS RIGHT FOOT TO PERFORM THIS TASK. HE PLANTED HIS LEFT FOOT & WHEN HE RAISED HIS RIGHT FOOT HIS KNEE BUCKLED RESULTING IN A STRAIN. EE HAS BEEN OFF WORK SINCE ELECTING TO TAKE A VACATION. Dr. SAID HE COULD RETURN 5/2/04 UNRESTRICTED.
EE WAS USING A CHAIN STEP TO GET INTO A TRUCK AND HURT HIS LEFT FOOT. NO LOST TIME, RESRICTED WORK DUTY ONLY.
WAS CLEANING OUT EQUIPMENT AT THE HYDRATORS. HE SLIPPED AND FELL.
EE WAS ON TOP OF QUICKLIME STORAGE/LOADOUT TO MEASURE TANKS, HE SLIPPED ON ICE BUT CAUGHT HIMSELF AVOIDING A FALL. EE APPARENTLY WRENCHED HIS BACK DURING THIS PROCESS & MISSED WORK ON 2/28/03. EE RETURNED TO WORK ON MONDAY 3/3/03 ON LIGHT DUTY. NOTE: EE BROKE HIS BACK SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHILE IN MARINE CORP.
THE EE WAS DUMPING COAL MILL REJECTS WITH A WHEELBARROW. THERE WAS ICE ON THE GROUND AND HE LOSTHIS BALANCE AND SLIPPED AND FELL.