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September 16, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving too fast for the conditions. Slipped with EE's left foot and fell to left buttock. Caused swelling and the employee was taken to the ER. Was admitted over night for observation and prescribed time off work until 10-1-2025

March 5, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was reaching over a table to install bolts into a probe flange while standing in mud. right foot slipped and EE felt a pop in EE's knee

September 26, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped in a pothole, twisted right ankle and fell. This caused a sprain to the right ankle. Employee released to full duty. The sprain had not been getting better so was referred to an ortho, transferred care to a specialist. Employee started Physical Therapy on 2-17-25 released to full duty.

May 2, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was being trained in a new task, changing out separator fan blades, when their right foot slipped and caught a fan blade resulting in a strain/sprain.

January 1, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall from machine

Employee fell off of the ladder while climbing down from a wheel loader, missed/slipped a handhold, landed on EE's left leg and broke the ankle and leg.

January 8, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting hydraulic Ram and slipped. EE re-grabbed it and felt a pop in left hand. The employee reported the swelling of left hand on 1/8/17 and decided EE did not need medical attention that day. On 1/12/17 wanted an X-ray and showed no broken bones and the doctor modified use of the left hand and had EE wear a splint.

February 2, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO THE WAREHOUSE AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON SNOW COVERED ICE

April 24, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped on an uneven surface while shoveling debris into a wheel barrel. The employee struck his middle finger on the edge of the wheel barrel as he caught himself. The impact resulted in a fractured middle finger.

August 29, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was climbing up stairs and injured his right foot. Miner indicated that he had overstepped one of the stair platforms as he was stepping up the stairs. As the miner continued to climb the stair, the right foot became wedged in-between two sections of the stairs which caused (2) metatarsal bones to break in his right foot.

September 9, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cribbing a finish mill when he stepped off a concrete block twisting his left knee.

February 22, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Truck driver stepped out of truck twisting his left ankle on uneven ground.

September 23, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mason SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall from ladders

EE was welding the roof of the firing hood from a ladder when he fell from the ladder, striking his head on the ground below. Employee suffered a laceration to the back of the head.

September 4, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping onto a curb while coming to work. Employee tripped on uneven surface and rolled his right ankle, causing a fracture.

April 8, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was moving materials on a flatbed maintenance truck. Employee over stepped into the hitch frame causing a contusion on his left shin.

October 26, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over an uneven surface and fell, causing a laceration on his left knee.

August 9, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down steps and slipped with his left foot causing his right ankle to twist.

August 9, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down a vertical ladder carrying a bucket, began to slip and caught himself, causing the injury.

July 30, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping down from deck of tractor and fell against chain hook when bottom step broke. Employee was released back to regular duty immediately. Employee was pulled out of work by the doctor when the injury flared up on 9-21-2007.

January 8, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting Bobcat and slipped off of the step causing ankle to twist.

September 21, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working in the warehouse and stepped on a bolt slipping and fell backwards hitting his head on a motor. This caused a gash in his head that needed stitches.

September 14, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was closing a roll-gate on a cement storage silo when the bracket holding a come-a-long broke, causing employee to fall onto transfer pipes. Employee hurt left shoulder.

April 4, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was dismounting from guzzler truck when the step broke causing him to fall hard on his knee and hit his back against the truck.

August 29, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was working at her desk in her office. When she stood up from her chair she twisted her right ankle when she failed to set her foot flat on the floor. This resulted in a sprained ankle.

August 25, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up some stairs when he lifted his right leg to step on the second step of the stairs he strained a muscle in his right leg calf.

January 25, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on #2 Finish Mill when he lost his balance and grabbed the hand rail. This caused him pain in his right arm but continued working on the 25th. On 1-26-05 he went to see the doctor and was put on restricted duty.

February 4, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. HE VISITED THE DOCTOR ON 2/13/04. HE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY THE SAME DAY AND NO MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED. HE HAD AN MRI ON 3/4/04 AT WHICH TIME HE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY FOR A MENISCAL TEAR TO THE LEFT KNEE.

August 6, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS STANDING ON A PIECE OF IRON WHILE FABRICATING ASSEMBLING A PLATORM. EE WAS TIED OFF THE ANGLE IRON HE WAS STANDING ON GIVE WAY (WELD BROKE) EE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS ARMS AND STRAINED THE MUSCLES IN HIS BACK

July 31, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS DISMOUNTING THE WATER TRUCK AND CAUGHT HIS HEEL ON THE STEP. THIS CAUSED THE EE TO FALL & UPON LANDING THE EE TURNED HIS ANKLE; SPRAINING HIS ANKLE.

July 16, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS GOING UP STAIRS, HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE LAST STEP. HE FELL DOWN AND HIT HIS KNEE ON GRATING. HE WILL BE TAKING PHYSICAL THERAPY 3 TIMES A WEEKS FOR 2 WEEKS.

January 8, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall down stairs

EE WAS WALKING DOWN 2 STEPS WHEN HE REACHED TO BOTTOM ON LEVEL GROUND HE TRIPPED. HE FELL WITH HIS RIGHT ARM EXTENDED OUT. WHEN HE LANDED HE DISLOCATED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 29, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ONT EH MUFFLER OF A PETER BUILT TRACTOR. HE AHD TH EPASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPEN AND STANDING IN THE DOOR WAY PUTTING THE TOP CLAMP ON. HE STARTED TO GET DOWN WHEN A RUBBER BOOT FROM INSIDE THE CAB FELL DOWN UNDER HIS FEET CAUSING HIM TO TRIP AND FALL TO THE GROUND. HE SPRAINE DHIS RIGHT ANKLE, LANDED ON HIS LEFT BUTTOCK AND BROKE HIS LEFT WRIST.

February 17, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A 2X12 PLANK TO STAND ON TO CLEAN THE SIDE OF A HOPPER. THE PLANK SLIPPED AND HE HURT HIS BACK. HE WILL BE TAKEN PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR 3 TIME PER WEEK FOR 2 WEEKS.

January 20, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS REPORTING FOR WORK. HE WAS CARRYING OBJECTS IN BOTH HANDS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON AN ICY PARKING LOT. THE LOT HAD BEEN CLEARED OF SNOW EARLIER BUT IT CONTINUED SNOWING DURING THE DA Y.

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