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January 31, 2026 AL · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 1.31.26 between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM Staderian, employee fell twice while attempting to de-ice a conveyor that had began to travel differently due to weather conditions at the time. ( Miner is currently out pending Orthopedic evaluation)

July 4, 2021 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking off burner floor and fell while descending a two-stair area within the plant, landing on their side. Injury was not reported until 07/07/2021 and employee was treated for shoulder strain.

October 11, 2018 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While helping with a repair at the hydrator the Miner slipped at the loading dock area. The slip resulted in an injury to the right knee. The Miner is on restricted duty. They were removing material from the elevator and the ground was wet from rainy conditions.

January 7, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE Was walking down the ramp to the #2 cooler pit to repair a water pump. He slipped fall back onto another miner bumping his right elbow on the concrete floor.

January 6, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee Was Walking Down Into The # 2 Coolier Pit When His Right Leg Slipped And He Fell Folding His Left Leg Under Him. The Knee folded under him on the sloped concrete floor.

March 5, 2013 AL · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While stepping on to the Cat 325c excavator SR # Bfe1984 located on the North Quarry lower level Ramp, The Miner Slipped on the step and reached to steady his self. The miner's wedding band caught on the lower wiper blade cradle bending the band and cutting the bottom of the ring finger on the left hand. The miner received four stitches on the bottom of the ring finger.

November 1, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down a ladder. His foot slipped and twisted lower right side of back.

May 14, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall from ladders

Employee slipped and fell off a ladder. He was about three feet off the ground. He bruised a rib on his rt. side.

July 4, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER AND WHEN HE STEPPED TO THE GROUND HE SLIPPED AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

April 18, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was woring on screw conveyor. He slipped and tried to catch himself. He landed on his right shoulder. He starined his shoulder.

May 8, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing out of truck his foot slipped and he sprained his right ankle

December 21, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting a 936F wheel loader, while climbing down the steps he slipped and twisted his left ankle.

October 11, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall from machine

The employee fell from the bucket of a skid steer loader, he bruised his right hip and his right leg and his right knee.

September 9, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on rooler conveyor and fell down. He fractured his left thumb and sprained his right ankle

June 28, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was leaving his work station for the day. He slipped and fell on the ground bruising his lower back.

May 16, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting a wheel loader and when he stepped onto the ground, he twisted his left ankle. Resulting in a sprained left ankle.

May 24, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS STANDING ON A 16" CONCRETE BLOCK. HE FELL ON HIS RT ARM. BROKE BONE IN RT WRIST.

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