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October 11, 2017 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Construction Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While descending down stairs at the finish end ee slipped and strained a muscle in right leg above knee. After the weekend it did not feel better so ee asked to go to Occ Health and was diagnosed with a torn tight quadriceps. Follow up with Dr. on 11/7/17. To have surgery 11/17/17

June 7, 2017 ME · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Construction Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

After doing repairs at the crusher, the employee decided to place caution tape around the hole in the catwalk for the night. At that time, ee tripped on the step at the catwalk, trying to regain balance took a step back and fell into the hole approx. 5' to the top of a motor and then an additional 4' to the ground.

July 2, 2010 ME · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Lane Construction Corporation · Fall from machine

After unplugging the air classifier on the Crusher, employee climbed down and slipped, dropping about 1 foot. He struck his left rib cage against the rail alongside the feed conveyor. He has 3 broken ribs and was prescribed Vicodin as needed. He was wearing proper PPE with a harness and retractable lanyard.

August 8, 2007 NH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Construction Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

While cleaning out materials from truck body, employee slipped on mud and banged his knee causing a knee sprain.

June 28, 2007 ME · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Construction Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driver was hauling aggregate from crusher to stockpiles. Driver stopped to get out of truck, and while exiting caught left foot between step and fuel tank cap that is just behing the step. Driver twisted left knee. Left knee and calf strain.

May 31, 2007 MA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Construction Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to another operator when he slipped on concrete cream and sprained his left ankle.

July 10, 2006 ME · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Construction Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Thunderstorms were in the area, approx 3:45 pm quarry shut down & mains turned off. Employee had just finished & sat in a chair by door to wait out storm, lightning came in the power lines & destroyed the spare breaker box by door, employee jumped out the door and landed on right side & shoulder.

April 13, 2004 ME · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Construction Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping up on a ladder to a service truck to fuel equipment in the quarry when he lost his footing and slipped which resulted in his knee banging against the railing of the ladder.

October 1, 2003 ME · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Construction Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS ON A LOADER WITH THE OPERATOR ABOUT MOVING SOME STEEL. ON DESCENT FROM THE LOADER, THE EE STUBBED HIS HEEL ON SOME STEEL THAT WAS ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE LOADER, FALLING BACKWARD WITH HIS LEFT ARM EXTENDED BEGIND HIM. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

August 15, 2001 ME · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Construction Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ONTO A LOADER AND SLIPPED ON THE BOTTOM STEP AND PULLED LOWER BACK.

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