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June 10, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tried to correct "Backlashed" the Drag Cable on the Drag Drum. EE said that EE went to inspect the Drag Drum and Cable after EE positioned the machine to correct the Backlash. EE re positioned the guard, EE slipped and fell into the clutches which ripped EE's boots and cut EE's ankle and leg.

February 17, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from ladders

While painting 992 loader bucket, the step ladder that was leaning against bucket slipped back and fell flat to the floor. This caused the employee to fall and while trying to catch self EE jammed EE's left shoulder.

August 27, 2018 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing a pre operational inspection of a piece of equipment and slipped while in the engine compartment. This led to the employee spraining their right knee.

November 27, 2017 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was up on the plant grizzly welding structure together. After running out of welding rod, stood up & proceeded across beams. When ee reached the big beam, foot slipped causing ee to lose balance, fall into straddled sitting position. This caused right leg to go one side of the beam & left twisted. Somehow striking knee on way down to other side.

September 26, 2017 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was climbing out of a transfer box on aggregate plant when their knee twisted.

June 30, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was tempting to put antifreeze in Cat740. Employee set container on step, then climbed up the steps, once up on the platform, lost balance forcing employee to jump off the platform. Employee landed on feet but fell/rolled onto left shoulder on the ground. Employee will Have to have surgery on left shoulder.

January 26, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

We had about 1 inch of snow on the ground. The maintenance crew drug a piece of metal across the snow, which packed the snow down tight. When employee crossed the path where the metal had been dragged EE slipped and landed on elbow.

November 19, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was getting off of a manlift into muddy conditions and slipped and twisted knee.

June 15, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was changing screens on wash plant when he stepped backward he slipped at the oversize chute, employee fractured right fibula.

May 19, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured employee was moving a safety cone into the after hours location. As he was walking back to his machine on the quarry floor, he lost his balance and fell on level ground, causing an injury to his right hand

April 9, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS EXITING CAT 216B SKID LOADER. HE STEPPED OUT OF MACHINE TO GROUND ON RIGHT LEG. BEFORE LEFT LEG REACHED GROUND HIS RIGHT KNEE CAP AREA POPPED CAUSING PAIN & FELL TO GROUND. DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL FOLLOWING MORNING WHERE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED MEDICATION AND KNEE BRACE WITH LIGHT DUTY RESTRICTIONS FOR 5 DAYS.

January 16, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

RC60forklift lifting 1/4" steel plate 5'x13'with grab claw & 1/4" chain. C-clamp used to keep chain from slipping. Plate needed flipped end for end. When turning C-clamp came loose causing it to fall. Another ee clear, but ee pushed forcefully to ground in awkward manner. Plate rested partially across him. Another ee able to remove & get help.

August 27, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

OPERATOR MISSED STEP WHILE CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE CAB OF LOADER AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

June 22, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee climbed up on a 55 gallon drum to retrieve a 3' length of 3" PVC pipe located behind the drums. The drum he stepped on tipped and he fell to the ground landing on his left foot fracturing his fifth metatarsal.

March 23, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

EE was doing maint. on crane his foot slipped off of step. The EE fell backwards striking tracks with leftside before landing on ground in a sitting position. Dr. said to take it easy over weekend and gave him medication for first few days. RTW Monday with no loss time or restrictions.

November 25, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from ladders

The miner was on a step ladder approx. 3 feet off the ground. He was attempting to tighten the drive belts on a drum dryer. While using a adjustable wrench, the wrench slipped off the turn buckle while he was pulling on it. The miner fell backwards off the ladder to the floor.

August 31, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee working off 2.50' raised platform of 2"x12" board planks on back side of high speed screen, a board slipped & employee fell 2.50' to steel deck. Employee received a sprain or strain to his left wrist when he fell.

March 22, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was sitting at his desk in a chair at the mine office. A loader operator for IMI came in the office to talk to EE. This is when EE had a seizure, loader operator said EE slumped over to his left side in his chair , and his right arm was straight out and stiff during the seizure. 911 was called, EE was taken to the hospital.

March 23, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting off dragline, stepped on track and slipped and fell between track and frame. He caught left arm on handrail.

January 27, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While working outside, ee walked across an icy area. His feet flew up & he fell flat on his back knocking his hard hat off. He laid very still & possibly lost consiousness, but got up & continued working to finish the day. The next day was a snow day off & he continued having headache & soreness. He sought medical treatment on 1/29/09 & will be off work until 2/2/09.

December 19, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

An over-nite ice & freezing rain storm, made all areas slick and very hazardous.

October 29, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

EE was changing belts on the stone plant. While taking the guard off from around the belt, his foot slipped on the steel platform. He fell over backwards and fell 5-6' onto deck of crusher. Hit his head, elbow and back. Knocked his breath out, pain got worse over next few days.

September 2, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Trying to clear splitmaster & fell, tearing left chest muscle.

January 14, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was removing the spray bars while standing on the 8 inch beam that holds the screen deck, when his left foot slipped and he went to catch himself with his right foot & his ankle was turned. All of his weight was on his right ankle when he landed. The length of his fall was approx. 12 inches.

October 29, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was on catwalk of the stone plant. He slipped on frost and fell.

September 25, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning off HP300 crusher platform with high pressure water hose. It was also raining; finishing up the employee started down the stairway leading from HP300 platform. His foot slipped on the wet step and he jammed his heel down on the step.

August 16, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on conveyor #3 on stone plant. He stepped off conveyor onto ground and felt tingle and burning in his left knee. It still hurts 24 hours later.

May 3, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

Truck driver for Nofziger Trucking was preparing tarp for loading of truck, he climbed up behind the cab on the steps and he slipped and fell. He struck his head, shoulder, hand, & elbow when he fell. Medical attention revealed a mild concussion.

November 6, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

They were changing screens on middle deck of stone plant. Injured was driving pins out and he turned around and stepped into opening. The hole was open so they could watch stone levels while draining bins. EE was not aware of hole being open. He caught himself while falling and 3 co-workers pulled him out.

October 23, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While carrying a shaft part & climbing up stairs, the employee caught his toe on the first step. This caused him to fall forward & smash his right ring finger between the step & shaft, blowing the end out of his finger. EE needed 8 stitches.

August 7, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was helping other ee change screens all the plant. He lost his footing causing him to slip and hit bump into a motor mount with his back.

June 23, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Crusher was in final stage of reassembly & employee was attempting to move the material overflow chute back into position. He crawled on top of the unsecured chute to attach a Come-A-Long. When his full weight was on the chute, the chute moved from its unsecured resting position & fell to the ground 15' below. Employee landed on the chute as it hit the ground.

February 3, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT & WHEN HE TOUCHED THE GROUND HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

December 5, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING HOPPER OUT ON STONE PLANT AND SLIPPED ON ICE BRUISING HIS RIGHT KNEE. (CONTUSION)

October 14, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WELDING INDIDE THE PRIMARY CRUSHER, SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE REPORTED THE INJURY BUT DIDNT WANT TREATMENT. ON 10/15/2004 EE DECIDED HE WOULD GET TREATMENT.

September 20, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

During morning clean-up, ee entered a feed box to clean out material build up. As he kicked material, it broke free causing him to twist his back and fall. As he fell he stradled the inner wall.

February 10, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS IN THE SHOP. AN EXTENSION CORD WAS HANGING ON A HOOK ATTACHED TO A SHELF. THE CORD WAS NOT IN USE. ONE LOOP OF THE CORD HAD FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. EE REACHED FOR A SCRAPER & STEPPED INSID E THE LOOP OF THE EXTENSION CORD WITH HIS RIGHT FOOT. HE BECAME ENTANGLED, LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL BACK, REACHING BEHIND W/HIS RIGHT HAND TO CATCH HIMSELF, HE FELL & BROKE HIS RIGHT WRIST.

January 12, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WAS CUTTING A CATWALK TO BE REMOVED UNDER SAND CLASSIFIER AND HE FELL ON GROUND BELOW AND AWAY FROM WHERE HE WAS STANDING.

October 25, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER OF A FRONT END LOADER. THE LADDER WAS WET FROM RAIN. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON A WET LADDER RUNG AND HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF FROM FALLING.

September 5, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLIMBED UP ON THE CRUSHER TO REACH AND CLEAN A CAMERA LENSE. AS HE WAS DESENDING, HE STEPPED ON TO THE MOTOR AND JUMPED DOWN ON TO THE DECK, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 6, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE INCLINE TOWARD THE STONE CRUSHER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A PATCH OF ICE AND FELL, TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

December 26, 2001 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

CLIMBING 6' LADDER TO CRUSHER, FELL BACK HIT FACE ON TRUCK BUMPER.

November 14, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS HELPING CO-WORKER READ GROUND RESISTANCE. HE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE QUARRY FLOOR, WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK. THE ROCK ROLLED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON TO ANOTHER ROCK.

August 10, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE DO SOME REPAIRS, WHEN HE STEPPED ON A HOSE TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

July 13, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WALKING THE PLANT TO BEGIN HIS SHIFT, STEPS ON AN UNEVEN PART OF CATWALK,W HICH CAUSE DINJURY TO HIS LEFT KNEE. EE'S KNEE BENT OUT SLIGHTLY.

June 5, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BESIDE THE STONE PLANT AT THE WASH OUT AREA, WASHING OUT THE BED OF HIS HAULING UNIT. HE SLIPPED ON THE MUD AND TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AS HE WAS FALLING. HOWEVER, HIS FOOT WAS CAUGHT IN THE WATER HOSE. THE WEIGHT OF THE HOSE KEPT HISFOOT FROM MOVING AS HE WAS FALLING. THE LARGE LEG BONE WAS BROKEN IN 5 PLACES, AND THE SMALL LEG BONE WAS BROKEN IN ONE PLACE.

April 13, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ON THE CONCRETE SLAB (BESIDE OUR SHOP), CARRYING A PIECE OF STEEL TO THE TRUCK. HE STEPPED ON A FOREIGN OBJECT (ROCK OR PIECE OF WOOD), CAUSING HIS RIGHT ANKLE TO TWIST OUT FROM UNDER HIM. HE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE QUARRY OFFICE ON HIS CELL PHONE, STATING THAT IT FELT LIKE HIS ANKLE WAS BROKEN. THE PLANT SUPERINTENDANT IMMEDIATELY TOOK HIM TO THE MED CENTER.

February 22, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING BACK DOWN OFF GROVE CRANE AFTER STARTING IT. HE SLIPPED ON STEP OF CRANE LOOSING HIS FOOTING. HE FELL OFF CRANE BACKWARDS AND STUCK HIS LEFT HAND OUT TO BREAK FALL.

February 9, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ICE & SNOW ON GROUND WAS VERY SLICK EE SLIPPED AND FELL AND BROKE HIS FINGER.

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