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August 31, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee hurt his knee while he was walking through mud, when he slipped and fell.

September 15, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hurt his right ankle and shoulder while trying to climb into his loader and slipped.

April 16, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS PICKING UP STONE, FELL BACKWARDS, TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER.

March 21, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders

EMP FELL OFF A STEP LADDER WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENACE/REPAIR ON A STEAM JENNY. STEP LADDER WAS NOT FULLY OPENED, IT WAS PROPPED AGAINST EQUIPMENT.

March 18, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EMP WAS DESCENDING A 992C CAT LOADER, SLIPPED AND FELL, HURTING LEFT ELBOW AND BUTTOCKS.

January 22, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting cardboard blast hole casing from a shelf. He was turning to toss the casings to the floor and lost his balance. He fell approximately 3 feet to the floor.

December 20, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMP. SLIPPED WHILE GETTING IN TO TRUCK AND SPRAINED HIS SHOULDER. EMP. DID NOT SEEK MED. TREATMENT UNTIL 12/27/2007 WHERE HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION AND RESTRICTION ON LEFT ARM.

December 6, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Emp was walking from truck to excavator, slipped on snow/ice and jammed right arm. Emp was given percocet and had to wear a sling for one work day.

January 26, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp stated he got out of bin truck and felt a pop in his leg. He did not report accident at that time, but did not show up for work on 1/29/07. He did not report injury to me until 2/2/2007. EMP ALSO STATED DID NOT FEEL PAIN UNTIL SUNDAY OR MONDAY.

August 21, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET SAND THAT WAS ON CONCRETE, FELL TO THE GROUND (SAME LEVEL) AND BROKE HIS HIP.

July 10, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was dragging a 2" air line and stepped into a gulley and fell. He twisted his knee while falling to the ground and his head struck the ground. His hard hat flew off and his head hit the ground again, without his hard hat.

May 16, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS CHECKING HP ON A MOTOR, SLIPPED AND CRACKED KNEE CAP

April 24, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WORKING ON PLANT AND TWISTED ANKLE.

January 18, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking on the catwalk of his euclid and slipped on oil. Employee caught himself and didn't fall, but hurt shoulder. After treating with doctor it was found he tore his rotator cuff.

September 12, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was operating an Euclid R-13 haul truck. He lost control of vehicle and jumped out. Scrapes and cuts, mostly to legs.

September 9, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING TRACKHOE AND FELT A POP IN HIS CALF.

August 26, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP SLIPPED AND HURT SHOULDER.

August 18, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND DISLOCATED HIS PINKY FINGER.

June 8, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS SERVICING TRUCK, FELL BACK, CATCHING HIMSELF BEFORE FALLING, BUT TORE ROTATOR CUFF.

October 27, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS WELDING AND FELL BRUISING HIS STERNUM

May 25, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP. TRIPPED ON SAFETY LANYARD WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE AND FELL ONTO HIS THUMB. EMP WORK FROM DAY OF INJURY UNTILL 6/14/04 WHEN DOCTOR PUT HIM ON RESTRICTED DUTY. WE DID NOT HAVE A JOB FOR HIM TO DO WITH HIS RESTRICTIONS, SO HE WAS OFF. EMP RETURNED TO LIGHT DUTY ON 7/6/04.

December 31, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE DESCENDING LOADER AND CAUGHT HIMSELF BEFORE FALLING BUT FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER.

December 3, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

TWISTED BACK WHILE DESCENDING EUCLID.

October 31, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED KNEE WHILE DESCENDING LOADER.

June 18, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

SLIPPED OFF STEP OF SERVICE TRUCK AND TWISTED BACK.

June 24, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLEANING OFF HIS WINDSHIELD, SLIPPED, FELL TO THE GROUND & LANDED ON HIS TAILBONE.

January 7, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED ON ICE, FELL AND HIT HEAD CAUSED A CONCUSSION.

August 3, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS DISMOUNTING WATER TRUCK. SLIPPED FELL AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

May 14, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING HIS LOADER AND MISSED LAST STEP AND FELL. EMPLOYEE HAD A HAIRLINE FRACTURE ON RIGHT WRIST.

March 1, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS TEARING SCREEN DECK APART, DID NOT TIE OFF & FELL ABOUT 12'. NO BROKEN BONES BUT IS GOING TO BE OFF WORK DUE TO SORENESS.

October 6, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND SHOP & FORGOT ABOUT OPEN DITCH & FELL INTO DITCH.

August 25, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FELL AFTER WALKING DOWN HILL AND STUMBLED ON A ROCK TWISTING HIS BACK.

April 29, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED DOWN FROM LOADER ONTO A PIECE OF BLOCKING AND FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS BUTTOCKS.

April 14, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING GENERAL PLANT DUTIES WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF THE WALKWAY ONTO HIS LEFT ANKLE.

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