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August 19, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE lost EE's balance while loading a floor shot and hurt EE's knee. EE was taken to the Occupational clinic to be evaluated and was diagnosed with a left knee sprain. EE was placed on restricted duty until EE's follow up appointment on 9/5/25.

October 16, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Allen Company, Inc · Fall from machine

EE was exiting from EE's truck at the end of shift, EE missed the bottom step causing EE to fall in the ten pile hitting the back of EE's head.

December 28, 2023 KY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Allen Company, Inc · Fall down stairs

Employee stated they had clocked out and as they were leaving the office, they fell going down the concrete steps outside the office landing on both knees.

January 12, 2023 KY · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE was cleaning EE's windows and mirrors on the HM300-5 articulating truck, when EE started to come back down the steps, EE missed a step causing EE to fall landing on EE's back and shoulder.

December 13, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE dropped EE's flashlight on the ground, when EE bent over to pick it up EE lost EE's balance and fell face first on the gravel.

April 2, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE was climbing down off the WA 500. Misjudged the steps and fell hitting the back of head on the ground.

June 16, 2021 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was weed eating the bank and there was loose rock in the area, EE was starting to walk up the bank and slipped on the loose rock, landing on their right knee.

February 1, 2019 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping carrying a screen to be changed out, and stepped into a 5" opening at the edge of the plywood and screen.

July 20, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REMOVED THE GEAR BOX FROM C3 WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE CATWALK WHEN IT WAS REMOVED IT LEFT A HOLE IN THE CAT WALK AND EE STEPPED IN THE HOLE.

October 6, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER FROM BELT TO GROUND EE'S FOOT SLIPPED & EE CAUGHT SELF OVERHEAD WITH RIGHT ARM,

June 16, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING THE ROAD BROOM AND GOT OUT TO TURN THE WATER VALVE ON TO THE BROOM AND EE TWISTED LEFT KNEE. WAS TAKEN TO INSTANT CARE WHERE THEY WERE TOLD THEY STRAINED THEIR MCL AT THE KNEE, RETURN TO WORK WITH RESTRICTIONS.

August 25, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall down stairs

EE was walking down steps when his foot slipped causing him to fall onto his right shoulder. Causing contusions to EE's right shoulder and neck area.

March 5, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE was climbing up on CH-368 to make repairs. Lost his balance and fell off. Twisted his right ankle.

October 28, 2011 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE was on drill to remove radiator when he slipped and fell approximately 6-7 feet EE broke both wrists

August 18, 2010 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was inspecting boom on a track hoe. While climbing down the ladder he lost his footing and fell 3-4 feet to ground. He landed on his back and left elbow. Fractured left elbow, contusions to left knee and lower back, Fractured tail bone.

September 16, 2009 KY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Ee was cleaning floor of screening plant, pushing dust through an open man door that had been opened. A CO-worker ask ee to hand him some screen panels. He walked toward co-worker with the screen panels. He forgot that the man door was open and he fell into the opening to catwalk about 6 ft below injuring his left knee.

February 22, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking from control house to his truck when he slipped on some ice falling to his knees causing him to twist his back, neck and shoulders. Also contusions to both knees.

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