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April 21, 2025 ME · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC · Fall from machine

EE was climbing down water truck steps and lost EE's footing causing EE to fall backward onto the ground

September 30, 2024 ME · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee's foot slipped off the CAT 374 excavator track while dismounting during the morning startup maintenance. Employee's right wrist struck the track as they fell causing a fracture of the right wrist. Employee stated that their boots had mud buildup causing loss of traction.

March 20, 2023 NH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eurovia Altantic Coast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was riding in the maintenance truck to go inspect the area around the jaw crusher for snow. Upon exiting the truck they stepped on some ice and slipped but did not fall down. Employee has a left lateral tibial plateau fracture.

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