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October 28, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED CLIMBING UP THE LADDER TO GET INTO LOADER.

October 18, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE WORKING, EE STEPPED OFF A CATWALK AND LANDED AWKWARDLY ON LEFT FOOT.

September 25, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM DRAGLINE BUCKET AND STEPPED ONTO UNEVEN GROUND AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE (KNEE WAS INJURED PREVIOUSLY IN 1996 MOTORCYCLE ACCIDEN, NON WORK RELATED).

July 21, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED RIGHT KNEE WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF CHECKING CRUSHER.

June 29, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PRIMARY DOOR HOOKED ON COME-A-LONG WHEN CLIMBED INTO WORK ON DOOR, I BUMPED THE DOORD AND FELL BACKWARDS FALLING ON LEG.

June 27, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED DOWN FROM ONE CONVEYOR ONTO ANOTHER AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.

June 10, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall onto or against objects

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ACCIDENT WAS FIRST REPORTED AS A FIRST AID (THAT'S THE REASON THAT THIS REPORT IS LATE). EE TRIPPED OVER CHUTE AND HIT KNEE ON CONCRETE STEP.

April 10, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE LODGED ROCK FROM CONVEYOR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ARM.

March 24, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM TRUCK WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED FROM BOTTOM STEP AND FELL ONTO GROUND INJURING HIS RIGHT ARM

January 27, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING IN THE MUD AND HIS RIGHT FOOT GOT STUCK CAUSING HIM TO FALL FORWARD INTO THE GUARD OF THE CONVEYOR. THE GUARD HAD A SHARP WIRE THAT PUNCTURED HIS LEFT THUMB.

January 27, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS FUELING EQUIPMENT WHEN THE HAND RAIL BROKE AND HE FELL OFF LOADER ONTO GROUND SUSTAINING INJURY TO HIS RIGHT KNEE AND LEFT ANKLE. EE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 2/3/98.

December 8, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM PLANT WHEN STEP BROKE AND HE FELL WITH ELBOWS BREAKING THE FALL INJURING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND BOTH ELBOWS.

September 16, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE STRUCK KNEE AGAINST STEEL PORTION OF CONVEYOR STRUCTURE WHILE STEPPING DOWN OFF B-5 CONVEYOR. EE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 10-8-97.

August 28, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS STEPPING OFF TRUCK ONTO BATTERY BOX AND WHEN HE WENT TO STEP DOWN ONTO STEP, HE SLIPPED ON MUD AND WATER AND FELL.

July 24, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPPED UP ON FENDER OF EUCLID TO CLEAN OIL FROM WINDSHIELD AND SLIPPED ON OIL ON FENDER. HE FELL TO THE GROUND STRIKING LEG ON TRUCK STEP AND HEAD AGAINST WOODEN HAND RAIL.

April 14, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS, STEPPED OFF AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS AND SPRAINED FOOT.

March 31, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING GRIZZLEY BAR, FELL BETWEEN GRIZZLEY BARS AND HIT KNEE ON PIECE OF STEEL.

August 5, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE MIDDLE DECK OF #1 TOWER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE GRAVEL THAT SPILLED DOWN FROM #1 SCRUBBER & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

May 31, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING ROCKS ON BAR SHAKER WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE. HE GRABBED ONTO THE ROCK BOX AND CUT HIS HAND ON THE EDGE.

May 6, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE EE WAS PREPARING TO WELD NEARBY CHUTE, HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND ON CATWALK DECK.

February 20, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON MUDDY SURFACE WHILE WALKING AROUND AN ELECTRICAL CABINET BRUISING HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

December 8, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

WHILE CLEANIGN FRONT WINDSHIELD AND RIGHT 1/4GLASS, LOST FOOTING AND SLIPPED OFF MACHINE ONTO PAVEMENT CAUSING ELBOW TO BE SPLIT OPEN.

September 8, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING OUT A BROKEN SHAFT ON A FINISH SCREEN. WHEN HE CRAWLED OUT HE SLIPPED ON ROCKS ON BELT AND CAUGHT HIMSELF ON THE SCREEN WITH HIS LEFT ARM TO KEEP HIMSELF FROM FALLING AND PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS LEFT ARM.

May 4, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF FROM THE TOP OF A CONVEYOR WHEN HIS RIGHT ANKLE GOT CAUGHT ON A COME-A-LONG, TWISTIN GAND BREAKING IT.

December 2, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING #1 TOWER CHUTE DIVIDER FROM INSIDE THE CHUTE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND DROPPED APPROX 2 FEET DOWN THE CHUTE. HE WAS WEARING A SAFETY BELT WHICH PREVENTED HIM FROM FALLING TO THEBOTTOM OF THE CHUTE. THE ABRUPT STOP CAUSED HIS BACK TO BECOME SORE.

November 11, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE COMPLETED FUELING OF DOZER AND WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM THE DOZER TRACKS, WHEN HE SLIPPED, HITTING HIS LEFT SHIN AGAINST THE DOZER ARM.

July 7, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE RAISING CATWALK OVER CRUSHER, ELECTRICAL CORD CAUGHT ON CONVEYOR - EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON RAIL TO UNTANGLE CORD. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN HE HELD ONTO AN AIR LINE FOR SUPPORT, PIPE BROKE AND EM PLOYEE FELL BACK STRIKING HAND ON CRUSHER.

June 30, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

CABLE USED TO PULL BELT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN TROUGHING ROLLERS I FELT I WAS IN IMMEDICATE DANGER SO I HAD NO OPTION BUT TO JUMP FROM THE CONVEYOR.

November 4, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE STEPPED OFF THE FORKLIFT ONTO A CABLE WHICH WAS ABOUT 2 INCHES HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANDKLE.

June 2, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

AS EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM LADDER OF FRONT END LOADER ONTO A CURB,HE SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS RIGHT BUTTOCKS,HAND AND SHOULDER,CAUSING STRAIN TO THESE AREAS.

May 5, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A BUNKER CLAIM GATE, EMP LOST FOOTING AND SLIPPED FORWARD, STRIKING LEFT CHEEK ON THE HANDLE OF THE LOCKING DEVICE.

May 3, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from ladders

AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE VERTICAL LADDER, HE SLIPPED AND FELL INTO BOTTOM LANDING.

November 8, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN SOME STAIRS, SLIPPED AND TWISTED ANKLE.

April 29, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE PUT FOOT ON TOP OF FLOAT TO TAKE OFF CHAIN. THE FLOAT FLIPPED AND PINNED EE S RIGHT LEG BETWEEN FLOAT AND BARGE.

April 15, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WATCHING BIN AND THROWING SCREEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON ROCK,

February 1, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER ON WATER TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER ON THE LADDER.

August 3, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING UP STAIRS EMP SLIPPED AND SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

July 23, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EMPL CLIMBING DOWN STAIRS OF CAT HAUL TRUCK AND SLIPPED ON STAIRS.

July 3, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS OFF WORK AND WALKING TO HIS PERSONAL VEHICLE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON AND FELL.

May 24, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN TO TRUCK TOOL BOX LOST FOOTING & FELL INTO BACK OF TRUCK.

April 24, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

SLIPPED OFF THE OUTER FRAME WHEN DESCENDING FROM SCREEN FELL ABOUT 8 FEET.

April 16, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NON-EMPLOYEE, DATE OF BIRTH 7-28-75, WAS FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF A PIT AT THE CARROLL CANYON PLANT. HE WAS DISCOVERED BY A GROUP OF BOYS IN THE AFTERNOON OF 4-16-90. FIRST REPORTS INDICATE HE H AS MULTIPLE INJURIES. NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

April 14, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from ladders

GET DOWN OFF OF LADDER LADDER SLIPPED OUT BOTTOM, TOP OF LADDER FELL THROUGH DOORWAY, EMP FELL ON STEPS IN BUILDING BELWO

March 15, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS INSIDE HOPPER FIXING SCREEN WHEN OFF SIDE OF HOPPER & JAMMED LEFT ANKLE.

October 28, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP CHANGING SCREENS AND STEPPED INTO DISCHARGE HOLE. REPORT RECEIVED LATE FROM FIELD.

September 29, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMP WAS PICKING STICKS OFF OF CONVEYOR FELT DIZZY, TURNED, SLIPPED ON STICK AND FELL AGAINST TROFFING ROLLER ON CONVEYOR.

September 21, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMP WAS WALKING OVER TO GREASE BEARING AND TRIPPED OVER AN EXPANDED METAL CAT WALK.

August 21, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COMING DOWN LADDER CHIPPING HAMMER ON BELT CAUGHT ON WRUNG OF LADDER CAUSED TO LOOSE BALANCE, GRABBED LADDER WITH L HAND

August 8, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS CLIMBING INTO LOADER WHEN FOOT SLIPPED OFF LOADER TIRE AND BODY WEIGHT WAS SUPPORTED BY L ARM

July 27, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WAS DECENDING STEPS WHEN SLIPPED & HIT TOP STEP WITH TAILBONE.

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