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July 15, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was getting out of their truck to use the restroom and missed the first flex step and fell to the ground landing on their butt and lower back. Accident currently under investigation.

January 7, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was coming down the plant from cleaning the walkways. When EE got behind the old #1 screen EE slipped on ice. EE went to catch self and tore muscles in shoulder.

June 24, 2024 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping over to a platform and twisted their knee resulting in pain. They were taken to OMP and given restricted duty.

February 7, 2022 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling on a cable when EE slipped and lost footing. This caused EE to land on the elbow. Employee was taken to OMP and placed on restrictions. Accident under investigation.

July 6, 2021 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking on float of dredge to do maintenance, and stopped and stepped backward, tripped and fell on right shoulder. Employee's shoulder has arthritis and the fall onto the shoulder aggravated it. Employee received a Toradol shot at clinic.

June 17, 2021 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was changing belts on crusher when the ladder kicked out, causing EE to fall and injure elbow. Accident under investigation.

August 4, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was greasing rollers on conveyor. As employee was climbing down employee's foot missed the frame and employee fell down striking left elbow. Employee was taken to OMP and received restrictions of no lifting, pushing, pulling more than 5 lbs.

August 3, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was washing out beside the jaw. As EE was walking around washing out the hose got wrapped around EE's Left leg. This caused EE to trip and break EE's leg. Accident under investigation.

June 11, 2019 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was stepping over an anchor winch wire on #15 Dredge, and then immediately turned 180 degrees to go back and tripped over winch wire EE just stepped over. EE placed both hands down to catch fall. EE's body weight with EE's fully straightened arms caused a compression injury causing a fracture to the elbow joint of EE's forearm upon impact.

March 29, 2018 IN · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was running the water truck. When EE exited the water truck EE stepped on uneven ground and rolled right ankle. This resulted in EE seeking medical attention and was given restricted duty sitting work activity only.

February 16, 2017 IN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down steps of Plant 1 Operator's Shack, and when employee stepped off last step they landed on an uneven spot and twisted the left knee. They went to OMP and is on restricted duty.

November 16, 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
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was placing signs in the pit areas when became entangled with the sign post EE was carrying and tripped. Bruising EE's knee and causing small cut. EE waited to go to medical services on 11-28-16 where EE was placed on restricted duty for EE's knee.

June 28, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Welder was salvaging parts off old Scale. Stepped on I-beam. Employee was located 16-18 inches off the ground, and employee stepped on I-beam, lost footing and fell cutting top of left hand and fracturing right shoulder.

February 18, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling a waste oil cart from under the truck EE was working on. EE slipped and fell causing restricted duty.

January 20, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to reset the metal detector at the scrubber stone plant. As EE was walking through the quarry EE slipped on snow hurting EE's left foot. For clarification, this was NOT a walkway or travelway. EE stepped in fresh snow and slipped - felt pain in EE's foot.

November 19, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking down steps to close grease pit after servicing equipment and stumbled rolling his ankle. (Sprain)

July 31, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EE stumbled on his truck's floor mat and fell on his right knee. Contusion/swelling of right knee.

September 24, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down the ladder of the CAT loader. When he reached the ground, employee stepped awkwardly on the dirt on the ground, rolling his left ankle.

September 11, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on a travel way when he slipped, turning his ankle.

August 19, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall down stairs

EE started to walk down a set of steps and missed the first step, then slid on his behind down a few steps.

February 21, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking around a water pump on the ground in Pit #2 when he slipped and fell injuring his right ring finger.

May 9, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling stern wire from dock onto IN87060 barge, and stepped on a fore and aft line on the barge and slipped. His foot slipping jarred his lower back causing aggravation to the muscles of his lower back. Medically diagnosed as a low back strain.

April 30, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE and the crew went to bank and stepped off of the boat and felt a slight discomfort in his foot. He stated that it was nothing, but by Wednesday May 2nd his foot was stiff and hurt. He requested medical treatment and was taken to the clinic. He reported it on May 2, 2012. EE is our weekend watchmen on the dredge.

December 14, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on repairing a crane bucket and stepped onto the raw steel of the bucket when his foot slipped causing him to slide resulting in a strain/sprain of his right knee.

December 2, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was improperly dismounting his haul truck and bruised his back.

November 29, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped to the ground when getting out of the crane and sprained his ankle.

November 22, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was opening cab door of his loader, and slipped while standing on ladder and caught himself aggravating his right elbow. He was originally seen back in November, but it is still bothering so he went to a specialist today that injected his elbow and was prescribed pain management night time drugs now making it recordable. He is back in his loader with no restrictions.

November 9, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE misstep on the barge and twisted his ankle.

October 18, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EE was climbing out of the skid steer when he missed the step and he twisted his leg when he fell.

September 13, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting off the loader when he stepped in to a low spot. Felt a dull pain in his right leg.

June 1, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down the steps and stepped wrong at the bottom and rolled his ankle.

May 17, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was loading a barge and when he was walking he slipped and hit his back when he fell.

February 17, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE parked company truck, got out and stepped in a hole while walking in to the office. He sprained his right knee.

September 29, 2010 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting the forklift correctly. When stepping down from lift onto the concrete his ankle rolled causing a sprain to the ankle. He was given restricted duty work.

February 10, 2010 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

walking across the yard, slipped on some packed snow and fell, causing a strain to his left hip.

February 8, 2010 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

using a prybar to open a frozen door. The bar slipped and he caught himself in an awkward position, causing a twisted and bruised knee.

October 13, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall onto or against objects

while climbing into loader cab, he tripped on the floor mat causing him to fall against the steering wheel, resulting in a bruised left shoulder.

October 5, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall down stairs

night time security guard (an employee of The Ira E. Clark Detective Agency, Inc.) was walking up steps to guardhouse when he slipped and fell causing a laceration to his right arm requiring sutures.

September 28, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing down ladder on an R-60 truck. When he stepped to the ground he twisted his knee resulting in a bruised left knee.

September 3, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was loading barges at the wash dock. He had an asthma attack and may have passed out. He fell on his right side causing a bruise to his back.

August 3, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from machine

Changing a mat that lays on a screen deck. He climbed a step behind the screen and grabbed a handrail. The rail broke causing him to fall 2 to 3 feet hitting his head causing a head injury.

July 14, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Victim was climbing out of a barge using a ladder. When he got to the barge landing he slipped and fell on his knees resulting in bruised knees.

June 23, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Standing on a platform changing ribbon on a ticket printing machine. When he stepped off the platform to the floor he twisted his foot causing a fracture to his right foot.

February 5, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking to electrical building to get supplies, slipped on ice and fell on left elbow causing a bruised elbow.

December 30, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from machine

Stepping from truck to bin platform slipped and fell causing a sprained ankle.

October 6, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking through surge tunnel preparing to change rollers on a conveyor, he stepped on an uneven spot in the floor causing a sprain to his right ankle.

September 24, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing out of a hopper barge using a rope to pull himself out. The rope broke and he fell back down into the barge causing a sprained ankle.

September 20, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While replacing ski ramp planks he stepped through a hole in the ski ramp and fell. He was carrying a plank which dropped on his little finger causing a laceration requiring sutures.

May 29, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stepping off crane barge onto ski ramp. Stepped on a line causing him to turn his ankle resulting in a sprained ankle.

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