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October 15, 1998 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall from machine

CONTUSION/LACERATION ON RIGHT SHIN, EE WAS CLIMBING ONTO PLATFORM ON CONCRETE SAND BIN, LOST FOOTING, 4X4 ANGLE EDGE ON BIN FRAMEWORK CUT SHIN. *INJURY WAS INITIALLY NOT REPORTABLE TO MSHA, HO WEVER ON 10-19-98 THE CUT BECAME INFECTED REQUIRING TREATMENT OF ANTIBIOTIC MEDS.

November 12, 1996 KS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall down stairs

LEAVING TRAILER AFTER BREAK. SLIPPED ON SLICK STAIRCASE. THIS IS REPORTABLE DUE TO MODIFIED DUTYRESTRICTION.

October 13, 1995 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT INITIALLY MSHA REPORTABLE.AS OF 6/4/96, IT BECAME REPORTABLE WHEN IT CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE EE WAS SEEKING FURTHER MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HIS 10/13/95 INJURY. THE E E HAD KNEE SURGERY 7/3/96 & HAS INCURRED LOST TIME.

February 6, 1995 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

STEPPED ON A PIECE OF SMALL PIPE WHILE GOING TO OPEN OVER HEAD DOOR TO SHOP AND FELL HURTING BACK AND LEFT LEG.

February 2, 1993 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall from machine

HE WAS STEPPING ACROSS AND DOWN OFF OF THE DIGGER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL BETWEEN DIGGER AND DREDGE PONTOON. CAUGHT RIGHT THUMB ON CORNER OF DREDGE BENDING IT BACK.

May 12, 1988 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall from ladders

HELPING PUT TARP ON TRAILER,FELL OFF LADDER,AND SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE.

December 10, 1986 KS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING A STEP O0F OF A CURB, LOST FOOTING, TWISTED FOOT.

March 25, 1986 KS · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS HOVE5ING OFF SAND ON A STOPPED BELT WHEN HE FELL THRU A CATWALK-MANHOLE. A PIECE OF STEEL LEFT A 6" GASH IN HIS RIGHT LEG BETWEEN ANKLE & KNEE WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

December 18, 1985 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING TO GET 9QUIPMENT SLIPPED ON ICE.

November 11, 1985 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKINIG DOWN R3VER BANK ,MUDDY BANK, MY FEET SLIPPED AND FELL ON REAR END

October 3, 1985 KS · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall onto or against objects

PUSHING DRIFT O3 PONTOON LINE SLIPPED HIT SHIN ON EDGE OF PONTOON

August 31, 1985 KS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED FROM DR9DGE UP TO DIGGER FOOT SLIPPED FROM I.BEAM

September 20, 1984 KS · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall from machine

FELL BACKWARDS OFF PONTOON LINE IN RIVER, STRUCK RIGHT ELBOW ON PIPE FLANGE WHILE PUTTING IN 20 FT PIPE IN PONTOON LINE.

August 7, 1984 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SHUTTING OFF FLAPPER VALVE ON DISCHARGE LINE,TIP/// TRIPPED OVER STARBOR STERN HOIST ON DREDGE.

May 29, 1984 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE FAILED TO NEGOCIATE WALKWAY TO PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AT PLANT WHILE CARRYING HANDRAILS.

May 21, 1984 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Builders Sand Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPING OUT OF CONVEYOR TUNNEL AND FOOT SLIPPED CAUGHT HAND RAIL AND WRENCHED BACK.

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