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July 18, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Fall from ladders

EE was helping clear a blockage from a conveyor belt, working from a ladder. The ladder slipped and the EE fell around 3 feet to the ground. The incident was not reported to us until 07/27/2022. The EE has a sprained right wrist and is on light duty making this reportable.

January 4, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Fall from machine

EE was standing on Loader platform. Truck driver said EE was talking to dispatcher, stood there for 60 seconds, began stuttering, then fell backwards off of loader. EE had seizure. Paramedics came and took EE to hospital. EE had a couple broken teeth, stitches on forehead, and continues to be under doctor's care due to seizure.

September 20, 2019 NC · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was cleaning off the catwalk of the belt to the wash screen from an earlier spill. When raking rocks off of the catwalk, a couple ballast sized rock went behind feet. EE backed up, stepped on the rock, and twisted right foot on the rock. Ended up having a sprained ankle.

June 18, 2014 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Fall from machine

The EE was dismounting the R65 Haul Truck when he lost his footing and he fell to the ground. He landed on his right heel and sprained his foot. He has been placed on restricted duty. New Diagnosis of broken heel instead of sprain

July 14, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

EE was getting into skid steer loader to get Pre-Shift. Stepped up onto step and slipped due to mud on his feet. When he slipped, his right knee hit a bolt on the bucket, causing a laceration. The laceration required two stitches and the doctor restricted his duty for three days (back to full duty on 7/21/2011).

November 21, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was adding antifreeze to haul truck radiator. The EE tripped over the battery box and fell on his left shoulder. The employee kept working and said he was fine. Over the weekend, he felt more pain, went to the doctor, and found he had two broke ribs.

March 2, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was coming down a ladder. When the employee reached the bottom, his foot slipped, and he caught himself with his left arm and felt a pop in his lower back.

July 17, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was backing up the maintenance truck up to the wash plant. When the EE stepped out of the truck, his right foot slipped, twisting his right knee.

October 5, 2001 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Gravel & Sand Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CHECKING THE OIL ON THE 180L VOLVO LOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SPILLED HYDRAULIC OIL AND SLIPPED, AND STRUCK THE COUNTERWEIGHT HIS WITH RIGHT SIDE.

July 3, 2001 SC · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Gravel & Sand Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN THE LAB WHEN HER KNEE GAVE OUT CAUSING HER TO FALL AND INJURE HER RIGHT ANKLE. SHE HAS A PRE-EXISTING KNEE PROBLEM. SHE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 7-13-01.

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