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May 9, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee had finished loading pellet truck and flipped switch off to stop flow of material and notify trucker. Employee turned to right when they fell injuring left knee and right wrist.

February 18, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from machine

Employee climbed on C20 counterweight guard to remove ice from bend pulley when EE slipped and fell fracturing right wrist

February 6, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A contractor without a contractor ID installing arc flash labels at the mine walked down a slight incline off a small cement pad, lost EE's balance and broke EE's right leg.

November 5, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working on drill, removing radiator hose when employee stepped backward into a hole for the service hatch. Employee tried to catch self with left arm and felt pain in the left shoulder.

March 8, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was looking in the primary crusher to determine whether or not a rock was still wedged inside, preventing EE from closing the crusher. EE was standing on the adjacent drive belt guard at the time. EE slipped and fell, landing on a crate of tools on the catwalk below. Contusion to the right knee / Laceration to right arm resulting in 13 stitches.

March 4, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was at the wash sand screw and went to step over a pipe but a block was there. EE stepped on the block and fell, catching self with left hand. EE did not report the incident to management until 3/8/24.

January 29, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing maintenance in a primary crusher hopper. EE was installing new bolts in the structure under the hopper when EE stepped in a hole and twisted right knee.

November 16, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

Lost footing and fell backwards striking a metal corner.

November 7, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from ladders

Miner was at the garage using a pressure washer to clean off the top the skid steer. EE was trying to stand up on bucket, came back down and pivoted on right foot, slipped and fell, hurting right ankle.

July 31, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cleaning stone off a catwalk. While walking backwards, EE lost EE's balance and grabbed the handrail with EE's left hand for support. EE felt something pull/pop in EE's left elbow.

November 4, 2019 OH · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Serious injury occurred to worker inspecting Dust Collector at the National Lime & Stone Plant. The worker was accessing the catwalk to inspect Dust Collector to see if there was any material in it before EE attempted to lift with the Crane. The worker fell about 20 feet to the level below through a catwalk.

February 16, 2019 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting the front end loader when EE slipped and fell injuring right shoulder and hip.

October 10, 2017 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator was removing a piece of steel that was plugging a chute. After retrieving it right foot slipped causing left knee to buckle.

August 16, 2017 OH · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee tripped on a rock and twisted employee's body trying to catch self resulting in back pain.

June 17, 2014 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured employee and another employee were carrying a piece of wooden blocking when the injured employee tripped, causing him to fall. His fingers were pinched between the block and the floor.

December 9, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime and Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Mechanic was trying to secure a tarp on an excavator. The wind was whipping and he lost his balance and fell on the ground. He landed on a previously injured knee (right). It was reported to the company immediately. Safety staff picked him up to be seen by a doctor. It was diagnosed as a fractured patella. He will see a specialist on Thursday at 9:15 a.m.

November 6, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing an extension ladder to tie off the top when his foot slipped and he fell about 5 feet, breaking three ribs and collapsing a lung.

August 23, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

The employee was walking along the catwalk along C-7 conveyor when the last section of Gripstrut catwalk slipped out from under his feet causing him to fall about 9 feet to the ground. The section of catwalk was not bolted down.

July 12, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was leaning against a handrail pulling up a ladder when the handrail broke, causing him to fall a total of about ten feet.

March 8, 2011 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee tripped over a frozen rut while walking from parking area to the garage.

January 19, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing a ladder when it slid out from under him, causing him to fall. Ladder was set up on snow and ice. Diagnosed with left hip pain.

August 2, 2007 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted ankle when exiting skidsteer loader.

April 6, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was reporting for work. After checking with the train operators, he attempted to climb over two coupled train cars when he slipped and fell, injuring his left hip and elbow.

January 25, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and fell as he exited the S-9 discharge hopper.

September 12, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting a front-end loader and twisted his knee. This accident is reportable due to lost work days begnning 9/16/05.

August 5, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was closing the door on a Stedman crushe when he lost his balance and fell.

July 26, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking on uneven ground, employee slipped and fell, injuring his back.

March 6, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleat on workboot caught on step of loader as he exited, causing knee to hyper-extend. Note: This accident was not reportable until employee had surgery on 5/3/05. Error in not reporting found during self audit.

February 25, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting an all-terain forklift when his foot slipped off the rung. The hand that was holding on to the grab-bar was then twisted breaking a bone in his hand.

July 29, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped down off the water truck and twisted left lower back/hip. Note: This incident was not reportable until lost time was incurred on 8/3/04.

June 8, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall down stairs

Employee slipped on step and bruised his shinn. Note: Employee did not seek medical attention until 6/29/04. Lost time occurred from 6/30/04 to 7/9/04. Returned to work 7/12/04.

March 31, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from ladders

Was using a step ladder to access the hood of a motor grader. ladder slipped out from under him as he was dismounting, causing him to fall to the floor.

February 16, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from machine

HE WAS DISMOUNTING A HAUL TRUCK AND MISJUDGED THE HEIGHTH OF THE LAST STEP. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM. NO LOST TIME FROM THIS OCCURENCE UNTIL 2/19/04.

February 3, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS WALKING TO HIS CAR AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT AND SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL.

July 15, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from machine

WAS ADJUSTING BELT SCRAPPER, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL 5 FEET TO THE GROUND.

April 3, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall from machine

STANDING ON DECK OF DRILL. SLIPPED, WHILE MOVING HYDRAULIC HOSES, FELL OFF DECK TO GROUND. LOST TIME EXPECTED TO 04/21/03.

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