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April 20, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STOOD UP AND TURNED FROM KNEELING POSITION ON SLOPED FLOOR OF CONVEYOR GALLERY AND EXPERIENCED A POP AND PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

April 16, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE ALLEGED THAT ON 04/16/2010 HE SLIPPED ON STAIRS WITH IDLER ON A DOLLY AND INJURIED THE SAME ANKLE THAT WAS INDICATED ON THE REPORT OF 12/12/2008 E-DOCUMENT # 730864. ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 05/11/2010. POSSIBLE CONTINUATION OF ORIGINAL FRACTURE OF CALCANEUS FROM 12/12/2008.

November 13, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED IN RESTROOM AND SLIGHTLY TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

December 12, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall from ladders

Employee was entering finish mill #1 by descending a portable ladder. The ladder came away from the wall and employee fell back, twisting his right ankle when landing on the floor of the mill. Work activity was mill liner changing.

August 23, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped with his right foot while standing on a pile of firm cement, rolling his ankle causing a sprain.

February 15, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down a ladder and His foot slipped on the last step. He did not fall, he just sprained his ankle.

November 22, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee alleged that after he had punched out for the shift and walking to his car, he fell down injuring his thigh. There was no eyewitness to the accident. The accident was not reported until 12/01/2006.

July 19, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall down stairs

Employee was found at bottom of stairs on ground level in office stairs; cause of alleged accident is unknown. EMS was called and employee was given a clean bill of health and released. Employee's statement: fall resulted from a shove. EMS never treated EE. The local fire dept. rendered first aid; the assesment was elevated blood pressure and heat stress.

July 4, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IS GOING INTO SURGERY ON 02/15/2010 TO CORRECT A SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT THAT OCCURRED 0N 07/04/2006. LOST TIME STARTED ON 02/16/2010.

December 12, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was clearing a pile up of bags. The bags shifted and he slipped striking his knee.

February 23, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Carrying a box descending a stairway. Misjudged last step, fell, impact to left knee.

April 13, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Please note--Injury became reportable 4-23-04. Walking on level ground, hands free, employee slipped and fell. Small clinker balls present.

May 16, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES THAT HE STUMBLED AT THE SAND HOPPER ON A SLOPED PIECE OF CONCRETE. HE PERFORMED HIS JOB DUTIES WITHOUT RESTRICTION FOR 6 WEEKS. HE REQUESTED TO SEE A DOCTOR ON 7-1-03. UPON DR'S RECOMMENDATION AN INVESTIGATION WAS LAUNCHED TO VALIDITY OF CLAIM. CLAIM APPROVED DUE TO LACK OF EVIDENCE 7-15-03. THIS REPORT WAS THEN FILLED OUT.

May 3, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS DESCENDING THE LADDER ON HIS LOADER HIS FOOT SLIPPED. HE DID NOT FALL BUT HE FELT A TWINGE IN HIS BACK.

January 18, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS CLEANING A DISCHARGE CHUTE WHEN HE MISJUDGED HIS FOOT PLACEMENT AND STEPPED DOWN HARD ON THE GRATING. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REQUIRE ANY TREATMENT UNTIL 2-19-03.

October 28, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE STATES THAT HE STEPPED OFF OF THE CEMENT SLAB AT THE WAREHOUSE AND SLIPPED IN THE MUD. HE DID NOT FALL BUT HE HURT HIS KNEE.

September 24, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE STATES THAT HE WAS CLIMBING OFF OF A CONVEYOR AFTER CLEARING A JAM WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. EE REFUSED FIRST AID OR DOCTOR TREATMENT UNTIL 10-02-02. THEREFORE, IT DID NOT BECOME R EPORTABLE UNTIL THAT DATE.

July 6, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS REACHING AROUND THE FRONT OF HIS LOADER IN ORDER TO WIPE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

March 26, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall from headframe, derrick or tower

WORKERS AND SUPERVISOR WERE PULLING I BEAMS FROM THE PREHEATER TOWERS ON THE OUTSIDE OF VESSEL. ONE OF THE BEAMS BECAE STUCK AND THE SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTED WORKERS NOT TO GO INSIDE VESSEL WHILE HE LEFT TO RETRIEVED FALL PROTECTION. AGAINST SUPERVISOR ORDERS 1 WORKER ENTERED THE VESSEL WHILE THE 2 WORKERS BACKS HAD TURNED. THE WORKER SLIPPED AND FELL APPROX. 57 FT.

January 8, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS CLIMBING OFF OF A BULLDOZER TRACK WHEN HE TRIPPED AND STRUCK HIS KNEE ON THE GROUND. THIS DID NOT BECOME A MEDICAL INCIDENT UNTIL 3-16-02.

February 1, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES THAT HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF OF HIS FRONT END LOADER WHEN HE FELT A PINCH IN HIS BACK.

July 5, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS INVESTIGATING A FIRE REPORTED IN THE DUMP. AS HE APPROACHED, HE TRIPPED AND FELL INTO SOME HOT KILN FEED DUST.

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