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April 25, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall from machine

Employee had just finished parking the 775G (2023) in the north muster area and was exiting the truck. On EE's way down, EE's right foot got stuck between the fire suppression tank and the bottom step of the stairs. As EE turned around to go down the two rung ladder, EE lost balance due to EE's foot being stuck and fell down approximately four feet to the ground.

June 16, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on a wet concrete pad and dislocated right thumb while bracing self for the fall.

January 6, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was attempting to remove a conveyor screw drive belt guard. Their left foot slipped off a cross beam and lower leg scraped against a piece of grating, resulting in a laceration. Required stitches and restricted duty.

March 14, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee fell backwards and braced self to stop fall. Felt pain in abdomen. Med exam diagnosed with hernia on right side and undetermined muscle injury on left side. Referred for surgical eval.

July 20, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on a rock and rolled ankle, resulting in avulsion fracture. Prescribed air cast, crutches, and restricted duty.

May 6, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking down a set of steps when EE slipped & landed awkwardly on EE's left ankle, resulting in a sprained ligament.

March 31, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall from ladders

Employee fell from stationary ladder. Received lacerations to head & fracture to right leg.

May 26, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on klinker ball causing them to jerk their leg in an awkward motion. This resulted in a sprained left leg injury.

April 22, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down slanted walkway next to a belt conveyor when EE slipped hitting left elbow and straining lower abdomen.

November 12, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ground controller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on marked wet surface causing EE to break left elbow.

July 10, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on a stone 4-6 inch diameter, rolled an ankle and fell on the ground. By 4 pm the employee was experiencing pain in left ankle and foot.

July 4, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner slipped injuring left leg.

March 7, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off a crane when EE felt a pop in EE's knee

May 2, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped backwards off a platform and rolled ankle.

May 13, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was taking a break. During break EE was sitting with ankles crossed and elevated resting on a tool box. Left foot had fallen asleep. Got up to answer the phone and after taking two steps left ankle collapsed causing a fall. EE got back to feet and tried walking but felt a sharp pain in left leg. Fell again and crawled to a nearby chair.

March 23, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall onto or against objects

Employee discovered a crack in the welded base at the top of the ladder on the Dresser Haulpack truck. Employee parked truck at garage for repair. When descending ladder the weld completely broke and startled employee causing EE to loose grip and fall backwards. Employee struck EE's head against garage door and then fell to ground.

March 11, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee rolled foot while descending steps and fractured 5th metatarsal bone

November 5, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped in mud and strained left knee.

February 11, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on ice patch and injured right shoulder.

October 31, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on 2X4 in his work area and landed on right knee.

July 21, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he twisted his knee stepping out of his electricians truck and onto a crack going into the wash house.

June 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped climbing over rail and strained bicep.

January 2, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending ladder on 988B loader and strained right shoulder.

July 4, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down stairs when he slipped and strained his knee.

March 12, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped and fell on angle iron resulting in bruising to his back.

January 24, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off of stair onto ground with right foot first. The employee felt ball of foot move/ shift in an awkward position as he stepped off stair.

January 23, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee took shortcut through snow covered grass area and slipped and fractured ankle.

August 25, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped in mud and fell on right knee.

March 17, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Medical condition unbeknownst to the EE (heart-related issue) EE was standing against a wall in Finish Mill Bldg, was not involved in any job activitiy at time of event - felt faint & blacked out falling face forward to floor. EE was not working in normal job nor full-duty capacity at time of this event.

October 10, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking to the rear of the vac-truck and into the north bay load-out (cement silo) area--EE tripped on what he surmises was the grating for drainage upon entry to the bay and fell to ground on knees & right arm.

May 22, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was detailed to work on horizontal belt-on approach to work area & walking down slight incline, EE stepped on NE side of floor grating used for clean-up. Grating is secure but sits approx 1-1.5" above floor level. EE felt pain in left ankle and went down to the floor on left side where he stayed until the shift super arrived to evaluate the situation.

May 13, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Two EEs on OT were to use VacTruck to clean under #3 clinker cooler. Near end of OT shift, 2' of mtl was left--instead of getting more hose, EE stood on hose, bracing body against cooler fan housing in order to keep hose stretched out to gain length. Hose jumped, resulting in EE falling to ground--EEs under no pressure to complete job.

August 2, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up stairs to finish mill dust collectors when he heard left knee "pop" - reported but continued to work indicating no discomfort - claims that addtional movement of knee while poking ring in mill exacerbated initial injury.

February 1, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tasked with checking and documenting the water level at east dam. It had rained excessively (1.25") that day. In performing task, employee slipped on wet 2A mod, went to catch self, and in doing so twisted right knee. Employee did not seek treatment at this time, reported as First Aid - Employee requested & sought treatment 3/31/08.

August 28, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ascending stairs in labor shanty. Right foot slipped on concrete as left foot lifted body twisted.

May 8, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee dismounted drill to check second hole and remove rock from top of hole. Slipped on terrain and in trying to catch himself sustained injury to left wrist.

January 29, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges that when exiting the fuel truck by stepping off the running board to ground level he twisted his right knee. Truck has right side grab bar - driver's side. He descended with body twisted instead of parallel to length of truck. Originally first aid. No medical treatment. First request for medical evaluation 2/19/07; diagnostic.

October 17, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Using high power water gun (Woma 400 PSI) to remove material buildup on #3 tower slope. EE twisted to straighten Woma gun hose; slipped and fell on wet dust covering deck.

March 22, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall from machine

using yard loader to push up clinker: D: bin. Wind blew dust curtain into loader. tangling it with left mirror. Employee parked loader and climbed down ladder to push curtain back and untangle it from mirror. As he stepped down from ladder onto ground, he slipped, pulling left pectoral area.

March 7, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING FROM REPAIR CAGE WITH GREASE GUN TO GREASE COOLER FAN. TRIPPED ON MILL BALL BURIED IN DUST SIDE OF #3 COAL MILL.

February 8, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to welding shop; slipped on light covering of snow/ice and fell.

December 8, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Filling desiel fuel tanks at east dam; slipped and fell on ice.

June 7, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE RECONSTRUCTING TAIL OF STACKER. TRIPPED AND FELL WHEN WALKING ACROSS FLOOR. LIGHTING DECREASED AND 4 INCH STONES FROM RECLAIMER ON FLOOR.

March 28, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was returning to his job site when he slipped on mud. He attempted to break his fall by grabbing a beam with his left hand; felt pain left shoulder & neck.

December 27, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WALKING FROM QUARRY GARAGE TO CHANGE HOUSE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL, HITTING LEFT KNEE AND RIGHT ELBOW. FROZEN AND SNOW COVERED WATER PUDDLE. ORIGINALLY NON REPORTABLE NO TREATMENT INJURY. FIRST REQUEST FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT 4/1/05.

November 24, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall onto or against objects

TAKING WATER SAMPLES FROM CREEK. DUE TO RAIN, BANK WAS SLIPPERY. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED, SLID DOWN THE HILL HITTING A TREE STUMP.

November 12, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DISCONNECTING #3 PUMP MOTOR, EMPLOYEE CLIMBED OVER PLASTIC PIPES, WHICH ARE IN USE, TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE MOTOR. TWISTED LEFT KNEE AS HE STEPPED DOWN.

May 6, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall from ladders

ALTERING SIDE RAILS AT TOP OF LADDER FOR SAFER USE. DESCENDING 7 FT. VERTICAL STEEL LADDER. HAND SLIPPED OFF RUNG, CAUSING EE TO FALL.

January 26, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

LEAVING COOLER ROOM THRU THE WEST ENTRANCE DOOR, SLIPPED ON ICE. FELT RIGHT GROIN PULL. ORIGINALLY FIRST AID. MEDICAL TREATMENT NOT SOUGHT UNTIL 2/27/04.

December 15, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BREAKING ICE OFF CLOSING PACK STOPS AT #1 HOUSE WITH HAMMERS, HE SLIPPED ON ICE-COVERED ROADS. SNOW CREWS WERE OUT SALTING ROADS BUT WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE DIFFICULT. ROOF OVER STEPS AND PLATFORM WOULD BE AN ASSET.

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