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January 5, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was walking to get on EE's equipment. When EE proceeded to climb up the ladder, EE was distracted and missed the side rail and fell to the ground and landed on right hand. EE reported the injury to the supervisor and stated EE was in pain. EE was taken to the Hospital by EE's Supervisor.

December 6, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking over to the other side of the pit and EE felt that EE missed EE's step and twisted EE's left foot. EE felt fine and didn't think much of it. EE proceeded to let EE's supervisor know. In the afternoon EE felt pain and EE's left foot was now getting swollen. EE decided to go to the hospital to get it checked.

February 27, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was operating loader and hauling materials. They got down at the shop but missed stepped and fell from the steps of the loader. It was a clear morning and no signals of bad weather conditions.

January 16, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going up the stairs to the scale house office and EE missed EE's step and twisted EE's back.

December 10, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

During the morning of 12/10/21, EE went up the 938H equipment to do maintenance and lube valves. The fog was dense and the equipment was wet. EE slipped and fell hitting self against the equipment bucket. EE received injury to EE's back. No swelling, no bruising but EE did have pain. EE went to Urgent Care for treatment and checkup.

August 8, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee changing oil in Euclid. Employee walking behind Supervisor coming out of storage bldg. with filters in hand. Employee jumped 2 1/2 foot off the ladder to the ground. Refused to go to doctor. 8/11 employee call supervisor complaining of back pain. Went to doctor-gave restrictions for job. No light duty available at time. Employee called in 8/18/14 and resigned position.

March 18, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

As per EE: He was assisting Plant Mgr. in scaling of the wall. EE moved from one position to another to get a better view of Plant Mgr. EE said that when he looked up, he became dizzy and fell.

July 11, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepping down from crusher and twisted ankle.

July 19, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down from rock truck, slipped and jammed knee.

January 26, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee jumped down from a 2 foot high material chute and sprained ankle.

October 4, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepping down off of crusher and twisted/sprained left ankle

June 5, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Texas Aggr., Inc. · Fall from machine

EE CLIMBING DOWN FROM LOADER, SLIPPED AND LANDEDON KNEE.

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