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February 5, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was installing equipment with crane assist. While walking employee tripped over a dunnage block and fell down. Employee sought medical treatment and was Dx with a rotator cuff tear. Reporting within 10 days.

October 19, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was performing equipment setup on water tank. While walking to hook up a hose, EE slipped on limestone slurry and fell down. EE sought medical treatment and was DX with a right shoulder strain. On 11/18/24 we were notified that EE was referred to physical therapy. Reporting within 10 days.

September 5, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking while moving a conveyor, tripped and fell, rolled EE's left ankle. Employee sought medical treatment, was diagnosed with a sprain. Was taken off work for a couple of days.

June 30, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall from machine

Employee removed seatbelt to exit the broom and got tangled in the seatbelt. Employee grabbed the side handle and injured right shoulder. Employee first sought treatment on 7-14-2021. Employee had an MRI on 7-20-2021. We received the MRI report on 7-26-2021 which showed a partial tear.

March 24, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was clearing off catwalk to mobilize the plant and caught a toe on wood blocking. Employee grabbed the handrails to stabilize self and in doing so strained left shoulder. Employee initially did not seek medical treatment. On 4-10-20, employee sought treatment with a chiropractor.

August 8, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was performing maintenance while standing on the counterweight of a loader. EE misstepped and fell. EE broke collarbone.

March 8, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing off loader using the attached ladder & while on the last rung employee's foot got caught & employee fell on their side. Employee sought medical treatment & is currently off work.

May 17, 2016 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling a silt barrier across a wash pad & strained knee. EE sought medical treatment & was recently referred to physical therapy. Due to this recent treatment this is now MSHA reportable.

February 15, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking to personal vehicle at the end of shift & fell on ice in parking lot that had dislodged during work shift. Employee did not seek medical treatment immediately. Employee has now sought medical treatment with chiropractor.

January 12, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Passing motorist intentionally drove thru locked quarry fence & vehicle got stuck. He walked to nearby top edge of high wall. Waukesha County Sheriff responded at 8:03 PM. 2 Sheriff Deputies tried to "talk him down," but he jumped at 8:24 PM landing 80 feet below on quarry floor. We were notified at approx. 10:35 PM & we reported the incident to MSHA at 10:45 PM CST.

June 13, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was tightening bolts on machine. He bumped his shoulder & lost his balance & fell, lending on both feet. He was diagnosed with a heel fracture.

April 19, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping from concrete onto uneven ground & rolled his left ankle. He sought treatment & was given an ankle brace.

February 2, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking on jobsite slipped on snow and fell on left shoulder. He went to MD and was treated conservatisly-pain persisted. He has now been diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff. He continued to work, but may has surgery in the future.

July 7, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped up concrete step to obtain fuel log paperwork. When he stepped down off concrete step he rolled his ankle. Employee is currently not working.

July 31, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was fueling loader & when he was done he was stepping down the ladder & he slipped & strained his lower back.

February 21, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down conveyor catwalk and stumbled. When he reached for the handrail he missed and jammed the fingers on his left hand in the catwalk.

June 2, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping out of skid loader & felt a pull in back. Lumbar back strain.

December 12, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall onto or against objects

RUNNING TO SHUT DOWN CONVEYOR TO CONE CRUSHER HESLIPPED & FELL ON DEBRIS THAT HAD BEEN SHOT FROM

October 2, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall onto or against objects

STEPPING DOWN OFF OF WATER TRUCK, SLIPPED & CUT KNEE CAP, STITCHES AND ONE DAY OFF.

April 18, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall onto or against objects

STEPPING UP ONTO METAL PLATE NEAR CONVEYER WHEELS AND THE PLATE BROKE. EMPLOYEE FELL SCRATCHING AND BRUISING LEG, LATER IN THE WEEK THE WOUND BECAME INFECTED AND REQUIRED TREATMENT.

February 1, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WENT TO PICK UP LADDER & SLIPPED IN MUD TWISTIN G KNEE. MEDICAL ONLY, NO LOST TIME.

December 4, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TEARING DOWN THE PRIMARY JAW ON CRUSHER AND THE SUPPORT PINS HAD TO BE REMOVED. HE WAS WALKING ON SNOWY CONVEYOR AND SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF W/ARM AND PULLED SHOULDERS.

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