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July 10, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EE was climbing out of the screen when EE slipped on a step and put left arm out to catch self. EE now has discomfort in left shoulder and went to doctor on 8/17/28 and had surgery on 8/25/23 for torn ligament.

September 21, 2022 OH · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Team member lost their balance getting onto the ladder of the grader. This loss of balance resulted in their left foot getting struck in the step hyperextending their left ankle while the rest of them fell backward. Team member was evaluated at the medical facility where they were diagnosed with a sprain and given a boot to immobilize the ankle.

June 17, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EE was running excavator when rear hydraulic line blew. EE got out of cab to check line and slipped on hydraulic oil and fell to ground. EE put left hand down to catch self and lacerated palm of left hand on rock.

December 19, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on ice while opening the lower entrance gate

October 9, 2014 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking u the metal stairs into the corex when slipped and Rt shin hit metal step. Treatment with 1 day lost time.

March 25, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a motor on the 2000 gallon fuel tank. As he was climbing onto the tank, he put left foot on 1st step and as his weight went onto left foot he heard a pop in his left knee. *Employee worked full duty until surgery on 6-10-13*

September 14, 2011 OH · Metal/Non-Metal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting off the dozer when foot touched the ground, his (L) ankle rolled.

January 4, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Coming down ladder and was on the bottom step when he hopped to the side with left foot partially landing on a pallet. This caused his left ankle to roll and he fell to the ground.

December 6, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Standing on trac of dozer urinating, his hip/leg gave out causing him to fall 6 feet to the ground. Employee was off work from 11/21 to 11/24/04 and again on 12/5/04 for a non-work related hip/leg injury.

February 5, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING ON AND TAKING MEASUREMENTS ON A DREDGE BUCKET IN THE SHOP. EE WAS ON THE DREDGE BUCKET WHEN HE FELL 3-4 FEET ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR HITTING HIS RIGHT HIP.

October 24, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

CLIMBING OFF THE ANCHOR DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE TRACK & HIT HIS LEFT ARM ON THE BLADE ARM.

March 6, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CROSSING A FIELD CONVEYOR TO REPLACE A ROLLER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE SNOW ON THE GROUND AND FELL TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE. HE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT, DIAGNOSED WITH LEFT ANKLE STRAIN AND GI VEN AN AIR SPLINT.

September 27, 2002 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

WALKING ON WALKWAY ON C2 CONVEYOR WHEN HE SLIPPED (DUE TO RAIN) AND FELL HITTING HIS RIGHT ARM (UNDER ARM PIT) ON 2 INCH PIECE OF FLAT STOCK METAL.

August 16, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EE STEPPING FROM SHOR TO WORK BOAT. EE THINKS MATERIAL MOVED UNDER FOOT CAUSING HIM TO LUNGE FORWARD & TRIP ONTO WORKBOAT.

September 22, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall from machine

CLEANING WINDOWS OF A 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR WHEN SHE STEPPED OVER ON THE WHEEL AND SLIPPED CAUSING HER TO FALL.

May 22, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS HOLDING THE WATER HOSE WHEN THE WATER CAME OUT THE PRESSURE SENT HIM BACKWARDS. HE FELL HITTING THE FRAME OF THE PUMP.

January 14, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall from machine

EE WAS FUELING DRAGLINE, AFTER FUELING WAS CLOSING DOOR TO BACK OF DRAGLINE, HAND SLIPPED, HE FELL ABOUT 4' TO GROUND, PUTTING SCRAPS ON TOP OF HIS HEAD AND LITTLE FINGER RIGHT HAND, PUT STAPL ES IN TOP OF HEAD.

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