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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 30, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

While exiting the CAT 980 loader, employee was using 3 points of contact and facing the machine as required. During the descent, they believed they were on the last step and attempted to place a foot on the ground. However, they were actually on the second to last step and missed the final step, resulting in a fall to the ground that rolled their ankle.

July 22, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of the water truck and slipped due to mud on EE's shoes. Injured right shoulder when EE grabbed the handrail.

July 6, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

Employee set up 8' step ladder under Auger on loam surface to clean out debris. Employee did not wait for fellow employee to secure the ladder and proceed to climb the ladder up to the third rung. The ladder shifted in the loam causing the ladder to fall and employee jumped to the ground. Ladder landed on employee's leg resulting in leg fracture.

July 7, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

Climbing loader laber, pulling self up into loader and felt a tear. Later in the day slipped when spraying water underneath one of the conveyors.

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