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March 9, 2026 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to dismount Pit Loader 07-0014 (992K) from the rear access ladder, EE twisted EE's right knee as EE made contact with the ground.

May 29, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall onto or against objects

rubber strap access step to service truck bed broke

November 15, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking when EE stepped into a small hole/impression in the ground. EE's right hip shift unexpectedly causing discomfort. On Monday, while on shift, EE notified the supervisor, for the first time, that EE was in pain, then EE was taken to Concentra MC. Diagnosis Sprain of Right Hip. released with restrictions. We will provide work under those restrictions.

January 3, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

When the employee attempted to mount a dozer, EE slipped and fell.

November 8, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As EE was dismounting a 992 pit loader EE missed the last rung of the ladder, causing EE to put all EE's body weight on EE's arm, causing a sprain to EE's left wrist.

June 22, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While EE was cleaning and preparing the Bohringer Crusher for maintenance, EE slipped and fell (same level) onto buttock causing some pain to EE's lower back area. EE was taken to Medical Center, for medical attention.

February 9, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped over a very small sand pile, causing EE to fall and impact the ground. The impact caused a contusion to EE's forehead, above the right eye. EE complained of neck pain, but refused medical attention, was given first aid. EE told supervisor EE would notify supervisor in the morning if the pain persisted.

April 20, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped into a gator hole which was covered by vegetation while walking during the performance survey duties, causing knee to impact the ground and/or twist.

February 9, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking backwards while using a hose to clean a discharge ditch employee lost balance falling backwards (on the same level). Employee sprained left hand/arm trying to break fall.

September 20, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped on the M-14 deck while walking towards the stairs. EE grabbed the handrail with right hand which prevented ee from falling but caused a strain to right shoulder as ee was successful in keeping body from landing on the deck.

October 31, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from ladders

The ladder that employee was using slipped and fell as he was dismounting.

September 19, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall onto or against objects

While cleaning his right shoe on the cab level platform of his Cat 988H loader, employee fell backwards down the steps.

July 12, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the M12 grizzly feeder, as he walked on the top deck he slipped and the right leg slid between the grizzly bars causing a sprain

December 3, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While wearing his safety harness, employee was inspecting the feeder pan when he slipped on a small rock and fell (on the same level) on to his buttocks.

June 29, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dismounting the portable crusher ee missed a step causing him to apply all his weight on the right leg/knee.

January 3, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing on to the Cat 988H front end loader when he slipped and fell. His left elbow and knee struck the loader during the fall. The clinic gave first aid to his contusions. MSHA definable treatment did not begin until the MRI performed on 1/19/2012.

November 15, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting the cab of his loader, missed the step, fell forward and grabbed the railing applying force to his elbow.

January 17, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

Customer's truck driver, fell from his truck causing lacerations to his head and right hand.

October 7, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting the shaker screen unit when he misjudged the foot hold he expected, which made him to slip causing his left arm to support all his weight and dislocating his shoulder.

July 21, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

Slipped when exiting the Boehringer Crusher, catching his right foot on the hammer resulting in a fall that fractured his right great toe.

March 5, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

Injury jumped about one and one half feet from the concrete plant foundation to the ground. When he landed he felt a pain in his right knee. He did not think it was a reportable injury, but the next day the pain continued and got worse.

December 11, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall onto or against objects

Dismounting loader engine compartment employee slipped and fell hitting his knee on the rocker assembly.

December 3, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mounting his Caterpillar 777C haul truck, employee stepped on the first rung of the ladder and felt a pain in his knee.

January 22, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall onto or against objects

Exiting the front end loader employee slipped on the steps and fell.

January 8, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

While assembling the conveyor to the platform, the weight of the platform shifted causing the platform to strike his knee/leg. The chest and back contusions probably occurred while falling to the ground.

August 13, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

Climbing up the ladder to enter the cab of the Caterpillar 785 Haul Truck, employee slipped and fell approximately 5 to 8 feet to the ground. The area in which the truck was parked was muddy.

November 9, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was dismounting a dozer when he hit his knee against the dozer track.

July 27, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

EE missed a step while dismounting the printer stand by the scale, falling and hitting his left knee and left elbow.

March 27, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

Fell from Cat 740 Haul Truck after completeing refueling the truck and attempting to dismount.

November 10, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Struck by falling object

Employee cut U-bolt holding cable to spool. Tension in cable was released knocking employee to the ground on his back.

March 24, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS HELPING TO INSTALL THE 3RD RAIL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE MACHINE. CO-WORKER ASKED IF WE NEED TO TIGHTEN ALL THE BOLTS ON THE 3RD RAIL. EE SQUATTED DOWN AND CALLED TO ASK ABOUT IT. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ACROSS THE RAIL ONTO HIS BACK.

December 16, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

When the employee climbed down from the fuel farm deck on to the lube truck, he fell.

December 14, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE MISSED THE LAST STEP OF THE STAIRS WHEN EXITING THE PIONEER CRUSHER. HE STEPPED OFF THE CRUSHER ACKWARDLY, PULLING HIS SHOULDER.

August 21, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ONTO A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON; CUTTING HIS THIGH.

September 29, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPOSITION THE TRAILING CABLE WITH AN INSULATED CABLE HOOK. THE CABLE WAS DAMP AND AS HE STARTED TO PULL ON THE HANDLE, THE HOOK SLID ALONG THE CABLE. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARDS STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON THE D-RING OF THE CABLE TRACTOR PARKED NEARBY. THE BLOW CAUSED A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 9 STITCHES TO CLOSE.

April 23, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine

EE WAS DISMOUNTING THE PAYSTAR FUEL TRUCK WHEN HIS FOOT MISSED THE STEP. HE FELL TO THE GROUND INJURING HIS HIP/PELVIC AREA.

May 21, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED OFF BACKHOE STEP & FELL BACKWARD HITTING HIS ELBOW ON A PIN.

August 31, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Rock Quarries · Fall from ladders

LEFT FOOT SLIPPED ON LADDER CAUSING BODY WEIGHT TO SHIFT TO RIGHT LEG. THIS CAUSED INJURY TO RIGHT KNEE.

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