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May 18, 2026 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A miner tweaked EE's knee while accessing the boat to work on the water pump. The injury occurred on 5/15/2026 and was placed on restricted duty on 5/18/2026. The miner has returned to full duty on 5/22/2026 with no lost work days.

January 20, 2026 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking from the Shop to the ready line to get in their haul truck when they slipped on a section of ice approximately 18 inches wide by 24 inches long. Roadway and walkway was cleared but miner did not see this small section when walking. Miner was prescribed a muscle relaxer and returned to work.

May 14, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was carrying a piece of metal less than 50lbs to service truck when EE lost EE's balance and fell to the ground landing awkwardly on right hand resulting in a broken finger. Area was free of debris and level.

January 16, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

Loader operator was exiting loader. EE had three point contact on the hand rail. EE's right hand slide off the rail causing EE to loose balance. EE swung to the left and couldn't hold self and fell. EE landed on EE's right side.

December 12, 2024 IN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

A miner was exiting the skid steer EE was operating when EE slipped and contacted a sharp angle on the manufacturer built fork attachment causing a laceration that needed stitches.

June 11, 2024 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

The EE was climbing down the ladder of the Haul Truck they were operating to check out the equipment for a possible fluid leak and missed a step as they were descending down the ladder and fell to the ground. The employee injured their knee when they hit the ground.

January 18, 2024 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A miner was conducting EE's morning pre-shift on the Cat Loader EE was operating, while walking around the equipment the operator stated EE stepped wrong twisting EE's ankle and then stepped again twisting it again. The miner was taken to the medical clinic and issued a walking boot to wear for 1 week or less if pain goes away. Miner returned to work next day.

January 15, 2024 IN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A miner was walking out to the dumpster from the Shop and attempted to kick a rock out by the dumpster and the rock was froze to the ground causing miner to fall down. When miner fell the miner landed on face and knocked a crown off of a tooth. The crown had to be glued back on by a dentist.

November 19, 2022 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

A miner was unplugging the Block Heater from the Cat 775 Haul Truck when EE bumped the back of EE's head on the truck fender causing a laceration. Injury resulted in the miner receiving staples to close the wound on the back of the head.

July 11, 2022 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A miner stepped off the haul truck and felt EE's knee pop when EE twisted to walk away from the truck. A MRI was conducted and a torn ligament was found requiring surgery.

May 5, 2021 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going down to work on a shaker, slipped on wet chute slime and caught self with right arm. From the date of incident 5/5/21 to 7/21/21 employee worked normal duty and normal job. On 7/21/21 employee had out patient surgery to fix rotator cuff.

April 7, 2021 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE cut the old cable and let it fall to the ground. EE then somehow got it wrapped around their leg and stepped on the other end. When EE started to walk, EE tripped self and fell to the ground/strain/sprain R shoulder. Incident happened 4/7/21 clinic didn't change regular job duties then, ee wanted second opinion & went to new doc on 4/22/21 & was placed on restrictions and MRI.

June 22, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating haul truck in pit when EE pulled over on level ground to take a quick stretch and walk around the machine to do a mid-day equipment check. When EE reached the ground level from the ladder, EE turned to the right to begin walking but EE's right foot was against material on the ground. When EE rotated laterally, EE felt/heard a pop followed by knee pain.

November 7, 2018 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking to work area, Ee attempted to step over caution tape. The tape hooked on the heel of boot, causing EE to fall on leg.

June 24, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

While replacing skirt board rubber, he lost his balance, reached out to grab hold with LT hand, sharp piece of metal penetrated his palm. Taken to ER due to time of day, follow up at Occ Health next day. 6 sutures.

March 5, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee descended the stairs and stepped to the ground, turned, stepped on ice, fell extending his left hand to grab the handrail. He instead struck a crusher wear liner laying on the ground lacerating the palm of his left hand. He was wearing all required ppe including leather gloves. He received 5 inner and 14 outer sutures.

September 16, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was filling the hydraulic system of the 992 C Cat Loader. Employee finished filling the loader and was coming down the ladder. When employee got to the 3rd step from the top his left foot slipped off and he began to fall. While falling, employee's right elbow struck the ladder rungs causing a contusion to his right elbow. Employee was off work and restricted for 4 days.

March 6, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mineral industrial safety officer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was heating up catch-alls with propane tank & wood burner under Conveyor #25. As employee ducked to go under the conveyor his right foot slipped and he fell. As he fell his right leg twisted - felt pain at inside of right knee. Employee was carrying a propane tank & weed burner so he couldn't catch himself from falling. Went to clinic on 3-11. His right knee was sprained.

November 5, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

This person is NOT an employee of Crawfordsville.He is a truck driver for A&C Trucking.The driveway was paved over weekend,the stairs to the scalehouse had been removed. Trk Driver had stacked 2 blocks in front of the door. When trk driver went out the door, he missed the step, fell on his left elbow. Had swelling-pain. Received a sling,was restricted, returned to work sameday

February 6, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was putting a drive belt on the conveyor. The belt broke and employee fell. When employee fell he got his left leg tangled on a hose and he fell on the ground and dislocated his right knee cap. Employee is off work.

January 25, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee got out of his personal vehicle to go to work. Employee fell on ice as he was going to start his loader. Employee received pain in his back, neck, head and left shoulder. Employee treated at ER. Was to return to work immediately. Then he went to a chiropractor on his own. Chiropractor said he was to be off work from 1-25 to 1-31-11. Employee returned to work on 1-31-11.

October 27, 2010 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE alleges he fell off a front end loader on 10/27/10 sustaining multiple injuries including a closed head injury during his course of employment. EE did not report this on date of alleged injury. There were no witnesses. Supervisor denies there was an injury. Employee filed application for adjustment of claim on 1/5/11. Employee was terminated on 11/1/10 for attendance issue.

May 26, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down the ladder on the 998 Cat Loader and lost his grip and fell approximately 5-6 feet to the ground and landed on right side of his body. Employee twisted his right knee and received a sprain to right knee. Employee was off work one day.

March 16, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to the water pumps to prime. Employee stepped down where two catwalks connect and rolled his left ankle. Employee received a sprain to his left ankle. Employee was to return to restricted duty on 3-17-09.

November 25, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of the manlift after installing a hopper plate. As employee was exiting the manlift, he lost footing and twisted his right ankle. Employee received trauma and pain to his right ankle. Employee was restricted.

July 11, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting back into the fuel truck. As he was getting in the truck, his right knee hit the step that is on the fuel truck. He received a contusion to his right knee under the knee cap. He was off work for a few days and came back to restricted work.

June 29, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from one location to another at the plant and stepped on a raised area of ground and turned his right ankle. Employee received a sprain to his right ankle and is restricted to light duty work.

October 13, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stopped the 95NW Crane to check the cables on the spools and spray gear lube on the ballgear and deck gear. Employee crossed the center of the crane and started to step off the house onto the tracks when he slipped and twisted his left ankle. Employee received a sprain to his left ankle. He is restricted but is working.

July 20, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was fueling the fuel truck from the stationary fuel tank when he stepped from the block wall into the truck and slipped and hit his right leg. Thought he would be o.k. A few days later his leg started to swell. He had received a hematoma/contusion to his right lower leg.

June 24, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working on the loader. Employee slipped off the Hydro Tank and fell partly to the ground. His supervisor was close by and caught him before he hit the ground. Employee hit his right leg on the tank causing a laceration that required several stitches. There was no lost or restricted time.

January 27, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting a cable on a truck to pull it out of the mud. Employee stepped in a hole on frozen ground and turned his ankle. Employee left work and went to the hospital and then called his supervisor that evening and told him that he injured himself on the job. He received a bad sprain to his left ankle. He was given an air cast. Pending per workers comp.

November 2, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was tightening swing cap bolts pulling on the wrench and the wrench slipped off. Employee fell back against the track on the crane and hit the middle of his back on the right side. Employee fell down on the ground. Employee received a strain to his right Thoracic/Ribs. Employee is restricted but there is no work available under his restrictions.

April 30, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was greasing the tail pulley of Conveyor #10 at primary plant. Pulling grease hose with both hands, lost his balance, tripped and fell against guard which was at waist height. Employee was close to guard and although he put his hands out, he hit the guard right at his mouth and broke 5 teeth and has to have extensive dental repair.

October 2, 2003 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CRAWLING INSIDE A SHAKER TO CHECK THE SCREEN. AS EE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF THE SHAKER HE TWISTED HIS LEG. EE STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

February 10, 2003 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS GETTING OFF LADDER WHEN HIS FEET GOT ON THE GROUND HE SLIPPED ON THE SNOW & ICE & FELL BACKWARDS INTO THE FUEL TANK STRIKING HIS HAND AND CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS HAND. EE RECEIVED STITCHES.

October 31, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from ladders

EE WAS INSTALLING A LIGHT. EE WAS CLIMBING OF THE ELECTRIC TRAILER ONTO A LADDER. EE FELL OFF THE LADDER AND HIT HIS RIBS ON THE STAIWAY. EE WAS RESTRICTED AND RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION.

January 22, 2001 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO GET A CROWBAR FOR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AND SLIPPED ON ICE. EMPLOYEE'S LEFT LEG WENT FORWARD CAUSING EE TO FALL BACK ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE. HIS ANKLE WAS BROKEN.

June 7, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND GETTING READY TO GO UP LADDER TO JAW CRUSHER. HE GRABBED FOR THE HAND RAIL ON THE LADDER OF THE JAW CRUSHER AND MISSED THE HAND RAIL AND FELL BACKWARDS AND HIT HI S HAND ON THE WHEEL OF A SERVICE TRUCK THAT WAS PARKED BY THE JAW CRUSHER. EE FRACTURED HIS LEFT PINKY & RING FINGERS.

March 1, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS ON THE DRAGLINE. HE CLIMBED DOWN THE DRAGLINE AND WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN, HE SLIPPED ON THE TRACK AND FELL. EMPLOYEE HAD A SPRAIN TO HIS LEFT KNEE AND LOWER LEG. HE WAS OFF WORK AND RETURNED TO RESTRICTED DUTIES.

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