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May 18, 2023 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall down stairs

Miner was negotiating stairs to perform maintenance on a screen. When they turned to face screen, their foot slipped off of the stair tread causing them to trip down the remaining two steps and sit down on top of their right foot/ankle. Miner was evaluated for right ankle strain.

March 16, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
JTL Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running on mine surface and rolled right ankle. Employee is unsure exactly what happened to cause the ankle to roll.

November 8, 2022 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was loading conveyor onto the transport truck grabbing the railing when EE's hand slipped falling straight backwards onto EE's left side.

May 5, 2022 SD · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River - South Dakota · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling a 1 1/2 inch fire hose to clean off piece of equipment, as EE was walking backwards, tripped in rut and fell to ground.

April 4, 2022 SD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River - South Dakota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 04/04/2022 EE climbed down the ladder on the loader that EE was operating to close the gates to the haul road. As EE stepped down on the lower rung of the ladder, it broke away from this support. EE grabbed the ladder as EE fell straining left arm bicep when EE caught self from falling. PT wasn't ordered until 06/13/2022.

October 18, 2021 SD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River - South Dakota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing ladder onto haul truck, hands slipped, twisted left side back.

September 10, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Const · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated EE slipped and buckled EE's knee. Employee stated EE was handing a section of screen media to another employee, EE needed to step on the electric motor for the stationary screen to get high enough to hand the screen media to the other employee, when EE stepped on the electric motor EE slipped and EE's knee buckled, EE continued working and never said EE hurt self

June 23, 2020 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member was walking on unstable ground. Sunk into mud up to knee, went to turn to grab a stable ladder and felt a pop in the right knee.

March 4, 2020 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River - South Dakota · Fall from machine

EE dismounting loader ladder, boot tread got caught in the bottom rung of step, fell to the ground, striking left knee on concrete floor. EE fell on 3/4/20, reported to clinic on 3/5/20. On 3/16/20 EE given physical therapy.

September 23, 2019 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation North Central · Fall onto or against objects

EE was on the dozer and closed the door of the master switch and grabbed the door handle and EE's hand slipped off the door handle and EE fell. As EE fell EE's right leg hit the track of the dozer.

March 20, 2019 SD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River - South Dakota · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting loader with ladder, right foot already on group, when left foot became caught on bottom step, causing employee to lose balance and fall to ground. Employee tried to catch self and fracturing left wrist.

January 10, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-South · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was exiting cab of 336F Excavator holding on to the handrail facing the inside of cab when both feet slipped off track feeling a jerking motion to EE's left shoulder. The tracks on the machine were damp with material build up.

July 12, 2018 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was removing a rock from a conveyor. When they stepped back, they tripped over a rock and jammed their left thumb while trying to catch themselves.

February 28, 2018 HI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hawaiian Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking and transitioned from a paved surface to an unpaved surface and stepped into a hole injuring lower leg.

February 2, 2018 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hawaiian Cement · Fall from machine

Clear weather, good lighting. Employee had finished changing a tire and was putting dismounted tire onto lift gate. Mis-stepped and fell from lift gate, landing on EE's back on the ground. Received a skin laceration, which received stitches at Tripler Arony Medical Center.

January 30, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Connolly-Pacific Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off a skiff onto the trailer of the skiff and lost balance, employee extended hands as they fell forward, they bent the right middle and ring finger backwards causing laceration at the top joint. Employee received sutures on both fingers.

October 24, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE CLIMBING ONTO LOADER, EMPLOYEE CAUGHT RIGHT FRONT TOE OF BOOT ON DECK CAUSING EE TO FALL FORWARD AND JAM RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER INTO CORNER OF RADIATOR GUARD.

May 2, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Prior to shift, team member fell through doorway into break room landing on left side and breaking hip. Walkway and break room are finished concrete slab which were clean and clear of identifiable obstructions. No other environmental factors were identified.

November 20, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
JTL Group, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Conditions contributing to the injury included snow on the ground and rocky terrain.

September 10, 2015 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from personal vehicle to office and tripped over a small taper at scales, hitting forehead on ground and causing a contusion.

April 6, 2015 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking towards a conveyor on uneven ground and lost balance, causing him to fall and twist ankle.

January 13, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Connolly-Pacific Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling barge line on stern on barge 43, he stated the barge was muddy and he slipped, feeling something wrong in his left knee, he had no pain right away but by the end of the day he felt it hurting. Medical attention 1/28/15, MRI in Torrance Ca on 1/31/15, limits no prolonged walking/climbing, he is still working, we will update report when results from MRI are received.

August 5, 2014 WY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
JTL Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was getting numbers off of fuel tank trailer SB25 and stepped off and rolled ankle

January 22, 2014 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was walking across yard slipped on snow covered ice. He had a quad tendon rupture in his left knee.

October 1, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River North Central · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Fell 15 feet to the ground while on the cat walk of jaw crusher directing backhoe operator.

December 5, 2012 ND · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-North Central · Fall onto or against objects

While mothballing wash plant for winter, miner slipped on ice next to a light plant, falling onto the hitch of the light plant. Was examined by medical provider and given pain medication

April 2, 2012 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking out of switch van after putting harness on. He started to slip on the top step, but caught himself on hand rail, straining his back.

September 19, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation North Central · Fall onto or against objects

Handing tools to his partner from the hopper of the conveyor while working on belt. EE turned around and fell(morning dew made the belt slippery) catching his left arm on the hook of a bungee cord.

July 20, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Missoula · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured employee was standing next to a parked skid steer loader talking to emp. sitting inside the skid steer loader. IE turned to walk away from skid steer loader & tripped on the loader's bucket which had a 4' extension attached to the bucket. IE tripped & fell to ground producing a fracture to rt 5th finger. Positive x-ray diagnosed on 8/03/2011. IE initially refused treatment.

May 12, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was replacing a 10" diameter pipe that went through the catwalk (expanded metal) that he was working on. After he removed the pipe and co-workers were raising the new pipe, the employee turned to retrieve an air hose and his left leg fell into the 10" hole in the catwalk where the old pipe used to be.

April 30, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-South · Fall from machine

EE had just finished fueling the EQ. when he laid the hose/nozzle down to climb down from the machine. As he put the nozzle down he stepped on it and it slipped out from under his foot causing him to fall. EE fell to the ground and landed on his stomach.

February 25, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-South · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Driver was getting out of truck and turned to walk back to unlock the tailgate when he slipped in the mud. On the way to the ground he reached up with his right hand and grabbed for the door handle, instead he grabbed the door jam and the door closed so hard on his hand to the point it actually latched shut. Causing a laceration to his ring finger and exposed the bone.

December 18, 2008 HI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hawaiian Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking on wet concrete, when he slipped, causing him to fall to the ground and landing on his buttocks, hip and back.

August 23, 2008 HI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hawaiian Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The weather on the day of the incident was hot with temperatures in the mid to high 80s with little breeze and brief periods of rain. Believe the hot humid weather contributed to the employee fainting. Injured contractor's injuries included dislocated right shoulder, hairline fracture in right shoulder and minor cuts and abrasions to contractor's head and face.

August 13, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee wandered away from job duties, past a clearly marked "Do Not Enter" sign and fell into crusher feeder. He broke his left femur and left wrist.

October 8, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Materials · Fall onto or against objects

He slipped on step of loader, landed on counter weight corner tearing stomach muscles.

August 31, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-South · Fall from ladders

Employee was welding on a platform for a cone crusher, fell about 3 1/2 feet to ground while descending ladder. Ladder was inside platform between two catwalks. Employee lost his balance and fell striking and fracturing his coccyx either on angle iron or rock on ground.

April 16, 2007 MT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Missoula · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell. He caught himself with outstreched arm, dislocating shoulder.

February 16, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ROGUE AGGREGATES, INC · Fall from machine

The worker was climbing down in a proper 3 pt contact from the flat bet trailer. The heel of his boot caught on a short stake, in a stake pocket, he lost his balance and fell to the ground. He landed on his right elbow, chipping the bone. The trailer is 58" off the ground. The worker had been wearing fall restraint just prior to the fall.

July 12, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall from machine

Slipped while stepping down from a conveyor Recieved an acute lumbard strain

May 16, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rogue Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

EE came down the ladder on a front end loader fowards to step on an Abutment. He missed the abutment and fell on his left shoulder, injuring it.

April 24, 2006 HI · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hawaiian Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on a truck in the shop, the truck started to leak hydraulic oil. Employee walked and slipped on the oil.

December 27, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rogue Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE WORKER WAS STANDING ON AN EXCAVATOR TRACK WHEN HIS FEET WENT OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE SAT ON HIS TAIL BONE. THE RESULT IS A BRUISED TAIL BONE.

December 16, 2005 HI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
West Hawaii Concrete · Fall from machine

Splicing a conveyor belt on the radial stacker. As employee was cutting the belt the belt ripped and knocked the employee off the belt. Employee fell approx. 10 feet to the ground.

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