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October 14, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall from machine

Day of incident and on, the injury was treated as a first Aid. EE's injury became a modified work duty on 10-29-2025. Equipment Operator was descending the ladder and missed the last step causing EE to fall and injury EE's right shoulder.

August 2, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Admin asst entered shop to clock in for the day. As EE entered the building EE slipped on silt and mud that was on the ground. EE injured right hip. Injury initially treated with first aid measures. Employee received medical treatment on 08/09/21.

October 23, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Equipment operator exited D9 dozer and fell down to the track. Operator suffered laceration to right knee.

January 5, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The plant operator went to shut off the water valve that was left open overnight due to freezing weather. As EE approached the valve EE slipped on some ice that was covering the plate and fell hitting EE's knee on the corner of the plate that was embedded into the concrete slab causing a puncture below EE's right knee cap.

April 5, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Dredge operator tripped on swing cable while stepping from dredge ladder to pontoon. Employee fell to the deck of the pontoon suffering a sprain/strain lower back.

October 24, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee went to sit in a chair . The chair malfunction and the employee and chair fell backwards resulting in a strain to the right elbow

February 28, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While exiting the load the employee stepped in the mud and his foot got stuck. The employee strained his left knee trying to get his foot out of the mud.

October 12, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While helping guide a loader moving a 14 inch poly pipe the chain slipped over the loader bucket causing the pipe to fall and swept the EE feet and legs out from under him fracturing his left leg

June 7, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lattimore Materials Corp. · Fall from machine

Employee was working on tracks. He did not realize that he was so close to the open part of the truck bed and when he turned to step away he fell into the open section of the trailer landing hurting his left thigh and right shoulder.

April 18, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Red River had been flooded for 2 weeks leaving mud along bank edge EE stepped of loader and sunk knee deep in the mud injured left knee twisting to get unstuck.

December 9, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was on the crane by the spool and the cable broke causing him to lose his balance so he jumped to the ground instead of falling. He fractured his right heel

December 10, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee, who is a truck driver, was walking near the scales toward the conveyor/ hopper when he tripped and fell to the ground. This caused him to hit his head resulting in a mild concussion and laceration to his head.

June 16, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off a piece of equipment when his foot landed improperly resulting in a sprain to left ankle

January 30, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lattimore Materials Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was preparing to go upstairs when he slipped on gravel causing injury to right wrist and right knee.

July 1, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lattimore Materials Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to enter cab of haul truck when his foot slipped off the step resulting in strain of lower back.

May 13, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE was getting into on boat when his foot caught on the bottom of the boat causing him to fall forward, resulting in sprain of right ankle and dislocated carpal bone of right wrist.

April 10, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE was shutting door as he was exiting loader and began to fall backwards. As he attempted to catch his fall, the door slammed shut onto right index finger.

January 3, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall from ladders

After welding bed of haul unit, employee was descending ladder on back on unit when the ladder slipped causing employee to fall to concrete floor, injuring back.

March 19, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting cab of truck when he stepped to the ground, twisting right knee.

October 31, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lattimore Materials Corp. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was exiting A-40 Volvo when he slipped on the step, resulting in strain of left knee.

November 10, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lattimore Materials Corp. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

AFTER PROPER LO/TO PROCEDURE INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE CARRYING MOTOR ACROSS CATWALK OF SECONDARY SHAKER WHEN A SUPPORT BAR UNDERNEATH CATWALK BROKE CAUSING EE TO FALL APPROX. 15' BEFORE LANDING ON SCREW/SAND AUGER BELOW.

February 9, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing down into dredge engine compartment when he twisted right knee. ee did not seek medical care until 2-14-05.

June 8, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DESCENDING LADDER ON CLASSIFIER WHEN HE TWISTED BODY, CAUSING STRAIN OF LEFT SHOULDER.

March 2, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS BENT DOWN CLEANING OIL SPILL ON DRAGLINE WHEN SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARD HIT FINGER AGAINST METAL GRATING ON FLOOR OF DRAGLINE. THEN YANKED FINGER OUT, RESULTING IN OPEN FRACTURE OF LEFT LITTLE FINGER.

January 8, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON CATWALK OF HAUL UNIT WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL 7' HITTING RIGHT SIDE OF FACE ON THE BAR LOCK RESULTING IN A FRACTURE ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE AND RIGHT CHEEKBONE.

March 22, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lattimore Materials Company LP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON ICY SURFACE RESULTING IN STRAIN/SPRAIN TO LEFT WRIST.

March 18, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK BED TO THE GROUND & FELL STRAINING HIS MID-BACK & RIGHT ARM.

January 28, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EE WAS WALKING UP A STEEP INCLINE HIS LEFT LEG TWISTED RESULTING IN STRAIN TO LEFT KNEE.

January 10, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lattimore Materials Company Lp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS ASSISTING IN MOVING A LARGE WATER PIPE WITH A 2X4 BOARD WHEN THE BOARD SLIPPED CAUSING EETO SLIP AND FALL, INJURING ARM/SHOULDER.

November 26, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING OVER TO CHECK GAUGES ON DREDGE WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL, INJURING R. SHOULDER.

March 8, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize South Central Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE ASSISTING IN REPAIRS TO THE CLASSIFIER THEEMPLOYEE CLIMBED DOWN INTO THE CLASSIFER & SLIPPED ON THE SAND. HE ATTEMPTED TO GRAB A RAIL TO PREVENT HIS FALL & JAMMED HIS FINGER AGAINST IT.

December 13, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lattimore Materials Company Lp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS REMOVING WATER OFF OF SHOP FLOOR WITH THE USE OF A BROOM WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL RESULTING IN STRAIN TO THE GROIN AREA.

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