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July 7, 2025 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Equipment Operator stepped off of excavator turned to walk away and stepped on a clay chunk on the ground, Stubbled but did not fall, upon catching EE's balance felt a pop in EE's left knee. Conditions in the bullpen area was dry. On 7/11/2025 Employee reported that EE's knee had gotten worse and was taken to the ER. Further treatment was given at ER EE was released to home.

May 26, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Uneven walking surface. And improper dismount. Associate was preparing blocks to load onto income trucks. As Associate dismounted the Forklift, EE stepped to the ground, which was uneven straining EE's left ankle.

November 8, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Fall onto or against objects

Associate claimed to have fallen out mobile office and striking the metal steps that were not yet put in place for use, associate entered office by stepping across from steps that were placed 30 inches from office entrance until surface was leveled and ready for step placement, associate claims EE forgot and exited the office falling between the office and steps hitting left side

June 9, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was dismounting equipment and to avoid stepping on a pile of mud he attempted to step over it and his foot gave way and twisted causing a stress fracture to his right foot.

June 3, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Fall from machine

Associate was helping with a repair on the dozer. He was standing on top of the pusher blade loosening a bolt to the lift cylinders. When the bolt loosened, associate lost his footing and fell. He hit his left side on the blade before he landed on the ground.

May 7, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Struck by falling object

Miner stated he stooped down while talking and lost his balance. He reached out to catch himself and grabbed a ramp for loading equipment and the ramp fell hitting him in the forehead. Miner received 4 stitches to the upper forehead.

January 5, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was fueling dozer, fuel nozzle started to slip from the machine and associate reached for hose and hopped down to the ground (32"). He landed on a small hump of dirt causing a dislocation of the left ankle and a compound fracture of the lower leg bones. Surgery was performed on 1/6/15 and a no weight restriction was placed on associate for eight weeks.

September 21, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme-Ochs Brick and Stone Inc · Fall from machine

The operator was dismounting his articulated dump truck after cleaning his mirrors/windows and had window cleaner bottle in one hand and a rag in the other. As he came down the steps, his muddy boots caused him to slip and fall to the ground as his hands were occupied with the items he was carrying. Cracked pelvis.

February 6, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Fall onto or against objects

Wed 2/6/08 was sunny, ground was dry. severe bruised knee

October 2, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Fall from ladders

Employee was descending ladder from truck trailer when the ladder slipped causing employee to lose balance and fall from ladder.

July 5, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner walked down access steps from the Mining Service Trailer. His right foot slipped on the last step causing him to lose his balance. The miner suffered strains to his right hip and lower back. There was mud on the bottom of the miner's boots, the last step tilted downward approximately 5 degrees, and there was smooth metal framing the step.

March 27, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Brick Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Loader Operator asked Quarryman,injured EE, to move some hoses. Injured EE was busy at that moment so EE got down off his loader and walked over to injured EE. A disagreement ensued. EE then pushed injured EE to the ground. He landed on his right arm and hand. At that point, the disagreement ceased.

July 16, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Featherlite Bldg Prod Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE TOOL THE EE WAS USING TO MOVE THE ELECTRICAL CABLE WAS COVERED IN MUD, THE HOOK WAS STRETCHED OUT. HE WAS PULLING THE WATER LINE WITH THE CABLE PUTTING TOO MUCH WEIGHT. THE EE WAS LEANING BACK AND PULLING THE LINES. THE HOOK SLIPPED OFFTHE CABLE AND LINE CAUSING THE EE TO STUMBLE BACK A COUPLE OF FEET THEN FALLING DOWN HITTING HIS HEAD ON GROUND SURFACE.

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