January 22, 2002
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brickeys Quarry · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING A ROCK DEFLECTOR ON PHASE 1 SCREEN DECK. HE WAS STANDING ON A PILE OF ROCK FINES WHICH BROKE LOOSE CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE CAUSING A STRAIN. EE WAS INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING SURE THAT THE AREA HE IS WORKING IN IS CLEAN AND FREEOF TRIP SLIP HAZARDS.