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March 2, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in a ditch installing conduit for electrical wiring when EE got EE's right foot stuck in the mud. When EE lifted EE's foot, EE strained EE's right hip. This became an MSHA reportable injury on 03/23/2016 when EE went to see an orthopedic specialist and will now be receiving therapy.

May 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine

Employee exited the CAT D6 Dozer because the fire extinguisher was rattling against the window. When he went to re-enter the cab, he took a step and his foot missed the track. He fell to the ground injuring his back and left hip.

October 18, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had descended a set of steps and as he was turning to walk another direction he felt a pop in the back of his right leg.

May 3, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured man lost his footing and caught himself with his left hand to prevent a fall, but in the process, his left shoulder was dislocated. He missed the next work day and then he is expected to be on restricted duty for two weeks.

February 26, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was replacing slury line when he slipped in the mud and twissted his left knee causing a strain. He came back to work with restrictions.

October 28, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHEN EE WAS STARTING HIS SHIFT HE TRIPPED AND FELL. THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS AND HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL NOV 6 WHEN HE STARTED TO TREAT WITH HIS DOCTOR FOR HEART PROBLEMS. HE WAS THEN OFF WOR K ON NOV 13 IT WAS DECIDED THAT HIS HEART WAS OOK AND THAT HIS PROBLEMS WERE DUE TO THE FALL.

August 15, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN FELL IN A HOLE ON THE RIVER BANK CAUSING BRUISES, LACERATIONS AND A TWISTED LEFT KNEE AND SHIN ON AUG 23,01 HE NOTICED SOME INFECTION AND WAS TREATED FOR THE INFECTION THERE WAS NO LOS T TIME, OR WERE THERE ANY RESTRICTION TO WORK.

April 1, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

THE INJURED MAN WAS EXITING HI LIFT WHEN HE MISSED THE LAST STEP AND PULLED A BACK MUSCLE. HE IS ON LIGHT DUTY FOR AN UNKNOWN PERIOD OF TIME.

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