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September 20, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal trespasser SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A trespasser not employed by the mine operator entered the property when the mine was not in operation and died as a result of an apparent suicide. *The cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries as a result of jumping off a cliff into the quarry.

May 23, 2013 AK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall from ladders

Miner was climbing a six foot step ladder. Upon reaching the third rung of the ladder his foot slipped off the rung and he fell to the ground. The ladder was on a concrete pad at a wash plant and soles of boots were wet.

January 19, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE slipped on step of dozer, caught himself with the grabrail and strained his left elbow.

July 20, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects

After talking with a individual about an emotional subject, the employee became sick and passed out causing the employee to fall. He struck his head on a rock and lacerated his head. This laceration required (5) stitches.

July 2, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall from machine

EE was climbing down machine, when he caught his foot on the lower step and fell about 2 1/2 to 3 feet on his backside, bruised back.

April 3, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working on screen deck when he misplaced his footing resulting in a laceration to his left shin which required stitches.

April 21, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee left his flashlight in his truck. When walking to his equipment he tripped and fell. He was laid off, due to workforce reduction. After layoff the clinic put him on restricted duty on 6-22-07. This was after three prior visits stating regular work.

April 3, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall from machine

Operator was dismounting piece of equipment. Operator slipped and fell to the ground injuring her wrist.

November 17, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Co · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down steps from lunch room trailer when he rolled his left ankle.

August 30, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported injury and requested to see dr on 9/8/06 stating he had pulled a muscle in groin area due to slipping in mud. Placed on modified duty.

May 13, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Co · Struck against stationary object

EE was cleaning concrete floor around clarifier. EE slipped and hit right forearm on metal I beam. Resulting in a muscle bruise.

May 11, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking around the screen catwalk and misstepped on slopped catwalk.

November 22, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Co · Fall onto or against objects

While walking down a bank of pit material ee slipped and struck his hand right on a sharp rock causing a small laceration to his little finger.

August 20, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down to a platform from the screen area and twisted his left ankle.

August 4, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped on a muddy gravel area as he was walking over to pick up a hose that he had been usig to wash clean out under the el jay screen. as he did, his right knee went sideways and popped.

April 13, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall from ladders

Employee slipped off ladder and fell 2 feet onto a platform.

December 22, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE CLAIMS HE FELL ON OPERATING LEVERS OF 631 SCRAPER GRANITE INFORMED OF INJURY WHEN WE REC'D BILLING FROM HOSPITAL 1/13/05

April 13, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall down stairs

Employee tripped while walking up stairs (5) to office and strained his right knee, he has a history of knee problems and we have scheduled an MRI for a possible cartilage tear.

October 20, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START A SKIP-LOADER TRACTOR. THE STARTER BECAME ENGAGED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE STARTER BEGAN TO SMOKE SO THE EMPLOYEE HURRIED OFF THE TRACTOR THINKING HE NEEDED TO USE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. IN HIS HURRIEDNESS HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

November 13, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS MEASURING A STEEL BAR THAT WAS LAYING ON A RAILROAD TIE. WHEN HE STEPPED BACKWARDS WITHOUT LOOKING, HE TRIPPED AND FELL. HE EXTENDED HIS LEFT HAND AND BROKE HIS WRIST.

September 16, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS EXITING DOZER, SLIPPED ON TRACKS AND STRUCK THE DOZER TRACK WITH HIS UPPER TORSO AND BACK.

April 18, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD BEEN OPENING UPS FREIGHT BOXES AND SHE WENT IN TO THE NEXT ROOM TO GET SOME WATER, WHENSHE RETURNED SHE ATTEMPTED TO STEP OVER A BOX & FELL.

February 11, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall from machine

WATER TRUCK DRIVER PULLED HIS WATER TRUCK UNDER WATER LOAD SPOUT TO FILL 3000 GALLON TANK. HE FELL 8 FEET TO THE GROUND.

August 20, 2001 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SCREEN. STEPPED BACK & FELL ABOUT 2 FEET ONTO BELT, HIT HIS HIP & TWISTED BACK A LITTLE.

May 3, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN SAND FRON THE EXCAVATOR TO THE FEEDER WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

October 20, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS ENTERING CHUTE BELOW #1 SCREEN OF PLANT WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE. HIS LEFT FOREARM STRUCK AGAINST THE ACCESS FRAME WHICH HAD BEEN SHARPENED BY MATERIAL.

August 9, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED FROM ONE ELEVATION TO ANOTHER, CAUSING A JARRING TO HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE HAD A PRE-EXISTING BACK/VERTEBRATE DEGENERATION.

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