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April 20, 2026 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges EE stepped off a step and jarred EE's back. No unique conditions associated.

March 5, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Fall onto or against objects

employee was going checking air hoses on a truck. when EE went to step up onto the platform, the step broke and the employee fell into the trailer injuring EE's right arm.

July 15, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was straightening out the hose on the grease gun to the drum. When EE was walking toward the steel portable silo legs, EE tripped over the steel legs on the ground and hurt left hip. The employee fell to the ground and said that EE couldn't get up and we called for an ambulance to assist.

December 18, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates L.L.C. · Fall down stairs

Employee was exiting the crusher control room and as EE proceeded to come down the stairs EE's right foot slipped causing EE fall. When employee fell EE's left foot got twisted and ended up underneath EE causing the ankle to break in three different places.

May 5, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cleaning up cement that was on the floor under the cement line palletizer and was bent over using a come along to pull out the cement that was under the cement line palletizer when EE stood and turned and fell and twisted EE's knee on EE's left leg.

February 12, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Fall down stairs

Operator slipped going up steps and hit left shin on the second step. Then said while they got up they hit their back on the railing and bruised their back. This was not reported until 2/18/21

February 13, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to maintenance shop to get a forklift for the start of the shift. There are two steps that EE must go up to get to the maintenance shop. EE missed or caught the top step causing EE to fall to knees. Bruised left knee. Was not reported until 2/19/19.

June 15, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Fall from machine

Operator was pulling bag off the conveyor belt. When operator started to step down from the step at the side of the conveyor operator missed/slide at step falling about 16 inches. Operator twisted or sprained left knee.

March 23, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quikrete Companies · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The minor had an undisclosed, preexisting medical condition. EE went into a seizure while at work. When ee seized, ee fell and struck head on the floor, resulting in a minor laceration to scalp. No equipment or machinery was involved

January 25, 2018 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates L.L.C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

1/25/18 employee was walking along the belt line at the crusher and rolled their left ankle. Employee was sent to Concentra to get evaluated. Employee was diagnosed with a muscle strain on the left ankle. Employee was given a prescription and put on light duty. Employee was released to full - regular duty on 2/14/18.

September 1, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was coming down the shaker ladder and as they got to the second to the bottom step their right boot slipped off the step and they slid down, as they hit the ground their right knee twisted.

May 26, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Control room operator was up on platform by main line packer, was stepping down from one platform to another, with one step and somehow got foot caught that caused EE to sprain right ankle.

February 29, 2016 MS · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down from a tractor (truck) cab and stepped on uneven ground. EE's ankle turned under, causing a sprained left ankle and a fracture in the left fibular.

February 25, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Fall down stairs

Operator was walking down stairs and slipped on the 4th stair from bottom causing EE to fall, hitting EE's side in the rib cage area causing soreness. The stairs are grated, but still some minimal sand on steps could have aided to the slip.

May 5, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Fall onto or against objects

On 5/5/2015 at approximately 8:00 am Linda Gentry notified plant management she had tripped going into the dispatch office and hit the front of her legs on the door threshold. She was sent to Concentra Medical for evaluation and then sent to St Anthony Medical Center for further evaluation. She was kept overnight for observation at St Anthony on 5/5/2015.

September 22, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

No apparent cause. Miner just started complaining about knee hurting. Questionable as to whether it is work related or if he injured his knee somewhere else and it is claiming work related because he doesn't have personal insurance. Sprained knee. Limited Duty X 14 days. No Lost Time.

September 10, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was releasing brakes on rail car while standing on the rail car plat form. He tripped as he turned around and fell. He injured his left shoulder.

April 11, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companys Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from sand line packer not paying attention and turned his ankle.

July 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Monarch Mountain Minerals & Aggregates, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I send 2 employees to clear a area of logs. I told them not to lift anything. Send 2 one to hook chain one to unhook chain Cat man was up then one of the employees lifted a branch.

February 27, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companies Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee climbed onto a piece of machinery instead of using the provided ladder. He hopped off and lost his balance hitting his back into hand rail causing a bruised back.

March 15, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quikrete Companies · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee tripped with pallet next to the shrink wrap area while trying to replace shrink wrap roll. Employee was carrying the tube that holds the shrink wrap roll and when he fell, the tube fell on his left hand, fracturing two fingers.

May 9, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down off bag chair when her foot slipped on the round "shaft-like" step causing her to sprain her ankle.

March 12, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Struck against stationary object

Employee was climbing 2 foot retaining wall surrounding fuel tank to fuel up the front end loader. Employee lost footing and slipped, hitting left leg on wall. Required 4 stitches to close wound.

September 13, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Fall from machine

Employee climbed onto a conveyor to remove a jammed bag stopping the production line. Employee lost his balance and fell off of conveyor (about a 9ft drop) and landed on his shoulder and head. Employee suffered a contusion to the head / concussion, and sore shoulder.

July 19, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companies Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While trying to remove broken bag, employee slipped on bag chair conveyor (stopped) and struck left elbow on framework, dislocating left elbow.

March 30, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stacking pallet, slipped and rolled foot over, resulting in chip/fracture to foot.

October 26, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE'S FOOT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM WHILE HE WAS DISMOUNTING BAGGING PLATFORM. FELL APPROX 2 FT TO PLATFORM AND HIT HIS LEG ON THE WAY DOWN. BRUISED HIP, THIGH, AND LOWER LEG.

July 26, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Fall onto or against objects

DRIVER WAS UNTARPING A LOAD OF BAGGED CONCRETE AT CUSTOMER'S STORE. DRIVER JUMPED DOWN FROM PALLET OF CONCRETE TO FLOOR OF FLAT BED TRAILER, TRIPPED ON TARP AND STUCK OUT HAND TO STOP HIS FALL. HE HIT HIS HAND ON THE FRONT BOARD OF TRAILER. FRACTURED CLOSE METACARPAL / RIGHT HAND.

February 26, 2001 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete Companies · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS DRILLING A HOLE. DRILL BIT BROKE & EE LOS BALANCE & FELL. HIT HIS HAND & HAD 1-2" CUT. NEEDED 1 LAYER STITCHES. XRAYED SHOWED ALL OK!

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