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December 9, 2019 KS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-States Materials, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing fixed ladder on wash plant. Employee did not have 3 points and slipped. Employee fell and landed on EE's right foot. Employee ended up breaking EE's heel.

August 15, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-States Materials, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was changing a screen without a harness and fell off screen deck.

January 14, 2015 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-States Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off excavator and sprained left ankle. Employee was prescribed pain medication.

June 27, 2014 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-States Materials, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was changing haul trucks incorrectly and fell, which resulted in a puncture wound on left leg.

October 7, 2009 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-States Materials, LLC · Fall from machine

As employee was dismounting his haul truck, the catwalk broke loose under his feet. He fell and broke 2 ribs, fractured his tailbone, sprained his hand and hit his forehead. The catwalk came loose during the course of the day.

November 24, 2008 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-States Materials, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While helping to lower crusher off blocks prior to moving it out of position, the crusher shifted and appeared to be tipping. IE and another employee ran from the crusher. IE fell and tripped on some rocks. He hit his chin and experienced some neck and jaw discomfort.

October 25, 2006 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-States Materials, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Stepped on a rock and slipped and fell while talking with the hoe operator.

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