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July 28, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall down stairs

AT BOTTOM OF STEPS FROM MILL BUILDING, FEET WENT OUT FROM UNDER EE HE LANDED ON HIS TAILBONE.

July 21, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall down stairs

EE WAS DESCENDING STEPS FROM MILL BLDG ROOF, SLIPPED ON STEP STRIKING TAILBONE.

March 28, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN A ROADWAY WHEN HE STEPPED ON SOME CLINKER BALLS IN THE ROADWAY. HE FELL HITTING HIS BACK ON THE GROUND.

February 7, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN SNOW COVERED HILL WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM. INJURED WAS DIAGNOSED HAVING A CONTUSED KNEE WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY. INJURED HAD KNEE SURGERY ON 5/22/03.

December 20, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING DOWN SAFETY CABLE BARRICADES SO THAT HE COULD USE A SKIDSTEER LOADER TO REMOVE STONE SPILLAGE ACCUMULATION UNDER SECONDARY CRUSHING PLANT. WHILE PULLING SAFETY CABLE BARRICA DES, INJURED SLIPPED IN MUD AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE HAD SURGERY ON HIS KNEE ON 3/10/03.

December 16, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS EXITING A SKID STEER LOADER AT THE MOBILE EQUIPMENT GARAGE WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL DOWN. EE'S FOOT SLIPPED DUE TO MUD ACCUMULATION ON THE BO TTOM OF HIS BOOT.

January 16, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall down stairs

INJURED WAS COMING DOWN FROM CEMENT PACKING MACHINE PLATFORM. HE CAUHT HIS HEEL ON A STEP AND FELL.

November 26, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED TRIED TO PULL A PIECE OF METAL OUT OF SOME CLEAN UP MATERIAL. WHEN PIECE BROKE LOOSE HE FELL BACK AGAINST A STEEL PIPELINE.

November 6, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

INJURED WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A VALVE PLATFORM LOCATED ON A ROOF. THE HAND RAILING MOVED AND HEFELL ABOUT 8 FEET TO THE GROUND.

June 26, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS LIFTING A DOOR OFF OF A SLURRY PUMP WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND DOOR FELL AGAINST LEG INJURING KNEE.

June 6, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CAME OUT OF LUNCHROOM AND TRIPPED OVER SEPTIC TANK LID. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS WAS SPRAINED RIGHT BIG TOE. LATER BONE SCAN REVEALED A FRACTURE. SEPTIC LID PROJECTED ABOUT 1/2 INCH ABOVE SU RFACE AND HAD AN ORANGE CONE ON IT.

February 15, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS STEPPING UP TO GET INTO A MANILIFT BASKET HE FELT A PIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE

January 20, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS GOING TO HIS WORK AREA. HE SLIPPED ON A WET CONCRETE STEP AND STRAINED HIS BACK. IT WAS RAINING AND THE STEP WAS WET.

August 13, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING INVENTORY IN THE WAREHOUSE. HE TURNED AROUND 2ND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WENT OFF WORK ON 10-31-00 FOR SURGERY.

July 16, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED TURNED THE DISCONNECT ON A KILN DRIVE TO OPEN IT. WHEN HE DID THE DISCONNECT ARCED INSIDE BLOWING THE DOOR OPEN AND KNOCKING THE INJURED BACK AGAINST ANOTHER CABINET.

July 8, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall from ladders

IT IS REPORTED EE WAS STEPPING FROM A CONCRETE PIER ONTO AN EXTENSION LADDER TO ASCEND FROM THE PIER TO GRAD LEVEL. HE MISJUDGED THE STEP AND FELL APPROX. 12' TO THE CONCRETE BASE AT THE BOTTO M OF THE PIER EXCAVATION.

May 25, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE HAD DUST IN HIS EYE AND WAS RUBBING HIS EYE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER CAUTION TAPE AND FELL, BREAKING HIS LEG.

March 5, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TWISTED ANKLE WHILE WALKING ON UNEVEN GROUND, ANKLE IS WEAK AND PRONE TO INJURY FROM INJURY IN 1973. DR REMOVED HIM FROM WORK FOR 3 WEEKS.

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