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December 7, 2018 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Fall from machine

EE fell off a trailer while unloading a screw. The accident was noted but no action taken at the time. In December ee went in for a hip replacement surgery that resulted from earlier fall that caused a broken femur.

September 28, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee parked haul truck, and was dismounting at the end of shift. Employee missed the bottom rung with right foot, and landed on the ground buckling right knee resulting in a strained right calf.

September 25, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

ITO Non-Mine EE hauling finished products offsite. Before loading EE used the restroom at the office. Using 3 points of contact EE's left foot slipped, EE hit shin on the top front support bracket. Caused 2" Cut just below EE's left knee, 1st aid admitted on site. Driver went to Hospital for 3 stitches and returned continued driving.

March 5, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sliding wear plate into place with a coworker. In the process, employee turned ankle causing a sprain.

October 1, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was switching a flop gate, the wrench he was using slipped off. EE fell and caught himself with his left hand resulting in a injured shoulder.

August 19, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee getting out of service truck twisted right knee. Ground was soft sand & rock.

November 6, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was walking down steps from wash plant and rolled right ankle causing stain.

June 2, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on top of skidsteer while lifting a counterweight system into place. He slipped and fell, landing on his back. He initially could do all his duties. He had not been working but felt as his back was getting better. He went to his doctor and his doctor took him off work on 8/28/07.

February 7, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported this injury on 6/20/07. He stated that he was grinding inside a hopper for the power screen. He was climbing out when he slipped and caught himself with his hand. He heard a loud snap in his right shoulder. He said it didn't hurt at the time but became increasingly painful and he couldn't raise his arm above his shoulder.

October 22, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING FROM CABLE DRUM ON DRAGLINE TO THE HOOD WHEN HE SLIPPED & HIT HIS LEFT SHIN ON THE METAL HOOD. EE WOULD NOT FILL OUT PAPER WORK OR FILE A CLAIM UNTIL THE BRUISING FROM THE INJURY WOULD NOT GO AWAY. REPORTED TO SUPERVISOR ON 11/16/05.

June 16, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of manlift and slipped. He grabbed on to the conveyor belt to stop himself from falling. He ruptured the tendon in his right bicep.

March 15, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aggregate Industries - MWR, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing on a conveyer to reach a striker when he slipped and fell against a hopper.

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