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May 27, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on a concrete slab, when he accidently stepped off the side, which caused his foot to roll sideways and caused an ankle sprain.

May 22, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing out of pump well when he slipped and fell, hitting a piece of iron, causing a cut to his left shin. This injury is only a scrap, however, the clinic put him on modified duty because of his job.

April 7, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up hill and he twisted his right knee. Said he stepped wrong.

March 11, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

This accident has just become reportable as employee did not turn in accident until May 18,2008. He stated he fell on ice and landed on his left shoulder. It continues to bother him and the clinic put him on modified duty.

December 27, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting his vehicle when he slipped on the ice and fell. He injured his right elbow and right lower back. Contusion of the right elbow.

July 10, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing over wall, slipped and caught himself causing a strained shoulder. This is now reportable because he has to have therapy. Before, he was on regular duty and waiting to see if shoulder improved. Reportable as of 7/24/07.

May 29, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working at the slurry. He tripped on the walkway and fell. He tried to catch himself which resulted in a fractured right thumb.

February 22, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on jig, he slipped on the ladder going into the jig and sprained his back. this was not MSHA reportable at first, however, they have determined he needs therapy. He is still doing his regular job.

April 20, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was tying a barge, he slipped and hit his right leg causing a bruise. this just now became reportable, because on 4/28/06, the bruise became infected. He is taking antibiotics and has a wrap on his leg. He is doing his regular job and has had no lost time.

January 3, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This accident has just become reportable. Employee hurt his knee in January, but doctor thought it was only a slight strain. He was on full duty and was taking over the counter Aleve. It has been determined after an MRI that he has a slight tear in his right knee. He is continuing to work full duty but may have to have surgery in the future.

December 16, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was breaking ice off of the tipple shack, slipped and fell on stairway at the dredge. He hurt his left knee. There were no fractures. This is lost time.

December 7, 2005 KS · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing on the ladder of a front end loader, slipped and hit his chin.He had to have stitches in his chin.No lost time, no modified duty.

August 1, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee had finished fueling the boat and was dragging the fuel hose up the bank he slipped and fell cutting his right knee. The laceration required nine stitches.

June 27, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fell backwards while descending loader. Employee caught himself and strained his left shoulder and lower back. This just became MSHA reportable because the clinic decided to send employee to therapy for two weeks. He is on regular duty and was never on restricted duty.

June 6, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was checking rollers on the conveyor when he tripped and hit his right elbow on the catwalk. This accident just became reportable because employee is going to therapy to improve his forearm and shoulder.

March 22, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Contracted employee missed last step and landed wrong. He has a right knee strain.

March 4, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped and fell but did not want to visit the clinic. On 4/12/05 EE decided to visit the medical clinic. EE is on full duty, however, the doctor wants EE to have therapy on hip, therefore this accident is now reportable.

January 11, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting his truck and slipped on ice and fell. He thought he would be alright and did not turn in a claim until 1/20/05. His back was still hurting so he went to an occupational clinic. He has a low back strain.

December 21, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was unhooking a hose. He slipped and fell landing on his right wrist. He has a strain of the right wrist.

September 28, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down from the highloader and misjudged his last step. He tried to grab the rail and strained his shoulder and lower back.

August 5, 2004 KS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

This accident was reported on 9/9/04. EE caught his boot in the ladder exiting the highloader, on 8/4/04, he fell and landed on his left knee. He thought his knee would get better and when it did not, he decided to see a dr. He is on full duty, however, he will going to therapy for two weeks. he had a left knee sprain.

June 24, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Two employees were arguing when one pushed the other and one fell injuring his shoulder.

April 9, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Accident was reported to us on 4/29/04. Employee was installing a tilt cylinder. He slipped and fell landing on the highloader platform. He strained his lower back on the right side.

April 6, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was checking tail pulley at dock barge. Stepped wrong and sprained his right ankle

March 12, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

Employee was coming down from his highloader missed the last step and fell to the ground. He landed on his right hip and immediately started having back pain.

February 12, 2004 KS · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED ON ICE AND AT THE SAME TIME THE TRUCK DOOR SLAMMED ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.

December 24, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS GOING FROM THE WALKWAY TO ACCESS THE BOAT. THERE WAS FROST ON THE WALKWAY, EE SLIPPED AND FELL BRAKING HIS ANKLE.

November 24, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL ON HIS ELBOW AND ARM. HE FELL ON THE DOCK BARGE.

November 5, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS STANDING ON A PILE OF SAND. HE STARTED SLIDING & HIT A CATWALK WITH HIS SHOULDER. BRUISED RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 27, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE NOTICED THE TOOL BOX LID WAS LEFT OPEN. HE WENT TO CLOSE THE LID, TRIPPED AND CUT HIS LOWER LEFT LEG. TWENTY STITCHES REQUIRED TO CLOSECUT.

August 4, 2003 KS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE LOST HIS BALANCE ON THE LOADER. HE STARTED TO FALL BACKWARDS AND INSTEAD JUMPED OFF. HE HUNT HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 30, 2003 KS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A CRANE. HE SLIPPED & CAUGHT THE HANDRAIL, BUT HE FELL OFF ANYWAY HOLDING ON TO THE HANDRAIL. HE HAS A PULLED RIGHT SHOULDER. HE THOUGHT IT WOULD GET BETTER SO HE DID NOT REPORT IT UNTIL 8/14/03.

April 15, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE RECEIVED WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A BRUISE. HOWEVER, IT'S STILL BOTHERING HIM SO THE DR. IS GOING TO PUT HIM IN THERAPY WHICH NOW MAKES THIS REPORTABLE.

April 8, 2003 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE MISSED A STEP OR LOST BALANCE AND FELL OFF STEP CAUSING A RIGHT SHOULDER INJURY. THE DOSTOR THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A BRUISE, HOWEVER IT CONTINUED TO BOTHER HIM SO THEY DID AN INJECTION WHICH M AKES THIS REPORTABLE.

December 3, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON DOCK BARGE & FELL. HE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK. LUMBAR STRAIN.

October 5, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO SPIKE A BARGE. HE WAS CROSSING OVER & CAUGHT HIS RAIN JACKET WHICH CAUSED HIM TO FALL. HE HAS A CONTUSION ON HIS LEFT INNER THIGH.

August 6, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP TO ENTER THE YARD CRANE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE SWUNG AROUND & PULLED HIS LEFT SHOULDER & HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 10, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS INSTALLING DRAIN TUBE & WAS PUTTING ROCK OVER IT WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HI8M & HE FELL ON HIS REAR.

March 1, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED WRONG ON 3-1-01 HE WAS NOT CONCERNED AND DID NOT WANT MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 6-5-01 HE ADVISED THAT HE WANTED TO GO TO THE CLINIC JUST TO HAVE HIS KNEE CHECKED. HAD MRI 6-18-01.

January 7, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF BARGE ONTO DOCK BARGE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE KEVEL & TWISTED HIS KNEE. HE HEARD SOMETHING IN HIS KNEE POP.

October 2, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS ADDING OIL TO CAT HIGHLOADER HE STEPPED OFF CATWALK & SLIPPED TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE XRAY INDICATED A SMALL CHIP IN BONE

July 28, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING ON THE DOCK BARGE. HE SLIPPED & FELL, STIRKING HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE BARGE RESULTING IN A CONTUSION.

June 1, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

CLIMBING ON LOADER, EMPLOYEE MISSED A STEP & FELL. THIS CAUSED AN INJURY TO HIS RIGHT SHOUL-DER.

May 30, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE FELL WALKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BARGEBRUISING HIS TAILBONE.

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