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August 18, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As injured employee was walking EE wasn't watching EE was going and EE's knee bumped the sledge hammer handle that EE had previously placed on the floor adjacent to the track mobile. The injured employee grabbed for the hammer handle to prevent it from falling to the floor and the same time the right ankle turned inward.

April 17, 2015 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West, Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee using a 2" water hose - Pulled hose to remove a kink from it and the released energy from the hose knocked employee off balance causing her to fall.

July 18, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While investigating a problem with the pit belt beneath the 1 Jaw Crusher, employee tripped over a rock and fell to the ground.

December 9, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on ice in the parking lot and fell on elbows and back - Received a fracture to right clavicle bone.

January 3, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West, Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on dozer track, fueling dozer - Hand slipped from grab rail, employee fell backwards to the ground, bruising right heel.

December 17, 2012 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped from barge to the dock - twisting his knee.

August 25, 2012 KY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling on a hose when his foot got caught on another hose on the ground. Employee tripped and landed on hands, resulting in a broken right wrist.

September 14, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Fall from ladders

Employee was removing bolts from the conveyor legs. As the bolts came loose, the conveyor leg swung out and hit the ladder he was standing on and he fell.

July 19, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing a water valve, slipped in mud and twisted back.

February 18, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Fall from machine

Working on conveyor belt, slipped on ice and fell approx. 2 ft. to ground (strained back/shoulder).

May 25, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was changing out a conveyor ider when he slipped and fell. He was examined by paramedics on 5/25, and it was declared a first aid. Employee visited hospital on 5/28/04 and was placed on medication, making this a recordable incident. He was then put on restricted duty on 6/10/04 by our workers comp doctor.

February 7, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE EXITED PICKUP, CLOSED DOOR, AND TURNED TO GO TO THE OFFICE. HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED & CAUGHT, CAUSING ANKLE PAIN.

January 17, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Fall from machine

Employee slipped while exiting cab and fell to the ground, injuring his right arm. Injury was not recordable at that time. Recent medical evaluation led to surgery 5/12/04.

January 7, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Fall from ladders

EE STARTED DOWN OFF BOTTOM STEP OF LADDER AND RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING A STRAINED KNEE. EE EXAMINED BY DR AND RETURN TO WORK. EE WENT BACK TO DR 2-9-04 AND WAS PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY.

November 20, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he hurt his knee between 11/20/03 and 11/30/03. An initial report of injury was submitted 2/6/04. Employee went to the doctor on 2/11/04, received no restrictions, and continued to work while claim was being investigated. Further medical evaluation led to surgery on 4/23/04.

January 22, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BACK TO OFFICE FROM CHECKING OUTSIDE SCALE TICKET PRINTER AND SLIPPED, WHEN SHE SLIPPED, SHE FELL AGAINST A PUMP HANDLE INJURING HER RIBS.

December 5, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED AND THEAKED HIS LOWER, BACK WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS BALANCE WITH HANDRAIL OF CATWALK.

April 1, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Fall from machine

STEPPED OFF LOADER, WENT TO PUT LT. FOOT DOWN & TWISTED LT. ANKLE. THE OPERATOR DID HAVE 3 POINTS OF CONTACT. HE STEPPED ON AN UNEVEN AREA (SPILL OF ROCKS FROM LOAD OUT).

February 6, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge West Incorporated · Fall from ladders

CHANGING 2 GREASE ZERTS ON THE END OF THE TILT CYLINDERS, STEPPED FROM LADDER, MISPLACED FOOT, SLIPPED AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS BACK.

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