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July 14, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Fall from machine

Switching loaders w/another operator. The other operator got in the loader first - IE started down the ladder, lost EE's footing, tried to "catch self" with EE's left arm resulting in injury to the triceps muscle of the left arm.

October 3, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

While inspecting spuds/poles on Dredge, tripped on discharge pipe injuring arm and shoulder

September 27, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Fall from machine

While dismounting from a highwall drill, the EE injured his ankle contacting the ground, X-rays show it to be fractured.

April 8, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Fall from machine

While climbing from primary hopper, employee was holding onto angle iron that broke causing employee to fall 3' to 4' to the ground.

January 26, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Fall from machine

While doing maintenance on 990 Cat front end loader, employee slipped on ice and fell down the stairs on back of loader hitting head and fracturing right ankle.

July 22, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While closing crusher hood, slipped and fell.

June 8, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

While doing maintenance on Dozer, slipped on diesel fuel on track and fell onto right knee.

August 12, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stepping down ladder off the chips stacker, foot slipped, causing strain in back.

June 16, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE COMING DOWN THE LADDER ON LOADER, EE TWISTED ANKLE ON LAST STEP.

May 18, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE GETTING UP ON THE CONVEYOR, EE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS RIBS ON THE CONVEYOR FRAME.

February 22, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchor Stone Company · Fall from ladders

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER ON PRIMARY CRUSHER, 4TH STEP BROKE CAUSING EE TO FALL ON CRUSHER HITTING MIDDLE OF HIS BACK.

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