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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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August 23, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LWB, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on a conveyor roller, stepped back into hole and strained left knee.

August 21, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LWB, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was entering a John Deere skid steer when the EE's left foot became caught between the bucket and the frame causing the employee to fall, twisting left knee.

August 27, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LWB, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was walking down the drivers side walkway of an excavator, missed step with right foot falling to the ground. Fall caused broken ankle, femur and injured hip to right side of body. injured employee failed to use OEM handrails(3-points of contact) when lost balance.

October 23, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LWB, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing down a ladder located behind the #10 Belt. There was a two foot gap between the ground and the bottom rung of the ladder. Employee slipped off the bottom rung and hit lower back on a concrete wall located next to the ladder.

August 31, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LWB, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained left knee while turning off water valve in lime room.

January 16, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LWB, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cleaning snow off of #2 belt. As EE was walking back to the truck EE slipped on a snow packed surface. Employee broke a bone in left ankle as EE fell.

February 15, 2016 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LWB, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was traveling up the stairs of #10 belt. While approaching the platform EE slipped and fell forward. EE cut EE's head on the metal head box of #10 belt.

April 24, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LWB, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was checking the fuel on a welding machine, which is located on the back of a flatbed pick-up. Employee climbed up the driver's side of the bed, instead of the rear of the bed. Employee slipped on the pick-up's fuel neck, which is located on the bed. Employee tripped and fell to the ground, landing on his right foot. His ankle broke/dislocated upon impact.

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