Wright Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Working on replacing alternator. Went to get bolt, stepped down and lost footing. Fell, landed on back, broke 3 ribs.
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September 23, 2016
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wright Materials Inc · Fall from machine
EE was exiting the truck, missed a step and slipped. Hurting wrist
Wright Materials Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EE was working on the dragline... slipped and fell on the catwalk landing on his left elbow.
June 22, 2007
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wright Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE slipped when exiting the conveyor ladder, causing skin to be taken from his lower left leg. Initial first aid/wound care was given at time of reporting to his supervisor. EE refused to go to te doctor at that time.
August 31, 2006
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wright Materials Inc · Fall from ladders
EE fell off ladder while working on plant. EE fractured right wrist.
June 11, 2005
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wright Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE slipped on a conveyor catwalk and hurt knee.
July 3, 2002
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wright Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING DOWN CONVEYOR-FOOT SLIPPED AND KNEE POPPED.
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