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March 29, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While decending #34 conveyor belt walkway, employee slipped on debris/material builtup on walkway. Later, EE decided to have the knee checked due to swelling. EE visited and received an MRI on 4/17/06. As a result surgery was scheduled and performed on 4/20/06. EE is currently recouperating at home after a surgery to repair a tear.

January 13, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corporation · Fall from ladders

While working on the 2nd step of a 6' step ladder, I began climbing down the ladder and missed the 1st step of the ladder and fell to the floor. When I landed on the floor, I struck the floor with my left elbow, causing me to jamb my left shoulder.Although this accident occured 1/13/06, there was no reportable medical treatment until 9/14/06.

October 7, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Removing chunks from behind the #3 LSI feeder weigh belt material depth gate. The gate has to be pryed up to remove chunks. Employee was prying up the slide gate and slipped off the lip of the gate causing his hand to drive into the bin bottom slide cut off gate smashing and fracturing his right little finger tip.

August 2, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corporation · Fall from ladders

The employee was climbing a ladder to install a hose in an oil tote when he lost his balance and fell backward. The employee experienced swelling in his left wrist and hand/arm as a result. On 8/15/05 additional testing determined that there were 2 small fractures and they put his wrist and hand in cast. Report was delayed due to final diagnosis.

February 2, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING A COME-A-LONG TO THE JOBSITE, STEPPED ON UNEVEN CONCRETE, TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

January 29, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING ON WEST SIDE OF RAW GRIND WHEN HE SLIPPED ON COMPACTED SNOW AND FELL RESULTING IN SORE HIP AND LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE HAS HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS. HE RECEIVED WORK RESTRICTI ONS DUE TO THIS INCIDENT.

October 23, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COMING OUT OF COLLECTOR AND TRIPPED ON LADDER.

September 5, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS USING AN AIR HOSE TO CLEAN OUT BULLDOZER CAB. HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHEN TRYING TO DESCEND FROM EQUIPMENT.

September 4, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ROLL DOOR LEFT OPEN; DRIVER NEEDED TO CLOSE DOOR TO TAKE TRAILER ON RUN. MAY HAVE BEEN DEW ON TAIL END OF TRAILER; DRIVER LOST FOOTING AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

August 22, 2002 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REINSTALLING A FAN GUEAR ON A HAUL TRUCK. HIS FEET SLIPPED ON THE LADDER AND HIS ARM CAUGHT THE STEEL ON THE FAN GUARD. THERE WAS A LACERATION TO THE RIGHT FOREARM.

April 16, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING FROM STAIRWAY @ ANALYZER PROBE TO ANALYZER ROOM. HE STEPPED OVER A HOSE THAT WAS DRAPED AROUND BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY NEAR THE CONCRETE FLOOR. THE WIND CAUGHT THE HOSE & TRIPPED EE' S LEFT FOOT AS IT WAS GOING OVER THE HOSE. EE FELL FORWARD JAMMING BOTH HANDS INTO CONCRETE FLOOR.

March 5, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING TO KILN 21 FEED END FROM WASHROOM, EE SLIPPED ON WET ICE, TWISTING KNEE. EE HAD EXPLORATORY SURGERY 4-17-02. LAST DAY WORKED 4-16-02.

February 11, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

WHEN INJURED GOT OUT OF TRUCK, HE SLIPPED AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS BACK.

January 16, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON MILL BALLS WHEN HE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS BACK

January 9, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS JUMPING OUT OF A BIN ELAVATOR AND HIT HIS ARM ON A POWER WHEELBARROW THAT WAS IN THE WAY.

November 26, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE 771D TRUCK. HE MISSED THE LAST STEP AND JAMMED HIS LOWER BACK.

October 22, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLIMBING UP ON TOP OF DSM GRATING TO CONNECT SHACKLE. SLIPPED ON GRATING.

October 11, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE PARKED LOADER ON AREA OF VERY UNEVEN GROUND AFTER HEAVY RAINS. WHEN DISMOUNTING FROM LOADER HE PLACED LEFT FOOT ON THE GROUND, SLID ON SLIPPEERY GROUND AND TWISTED FOOT AT THE SAME TIME.

September 22, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON LADDER WHILE JACKHAMMERING GYPSUM BUILDUP. STEPPED DOWN OFF OF LADDER ONTO UNEVEN GROUND AND TWISTED ANKLE.

August 17, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall down stairs

WHILE HEADING DOWN STEPS TO RETRIEVE TOOLS, TRIPPED ON GRATING & FELL DOWN THREE GRATED STEPS. RECEIVED EYEBROW LACERATION FROM HIS GLASSES STRIKING HIS FACE. RIGHT EYEBROW. R. WRIST SORE. *ST ITCHES REQUIRED.*

August 17, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING OVER RAILING TO GET TO WORK AREA, AS HE STEPPED OFF RAILING HE TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

August 14, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WEARS ELECTRICIANS STEEL-TOED BOOTS WITH SOLETHAT TENDS TO GET CAUGHT IN TREDS DUE TO DEEP RIDGES & PLIABLE MATERIAL. 8/27/01 SHOULDER BEGAN TO HURT OVER WEEKEND NO PRIOR SYMPTONS

July 16, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE AN AIR VALVE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SHIPPING COMPRESSOR HOUSE. HE FELL ~4' ONTO AN OPEN-TOPPED 5 GALLON BARREL.

July 1, 2001 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD REMOVED COVER TO EE MATERIAL INTO THE 3RD GRATE. WHILE PLACING THE COVER OUT OF THE WAY, EE STEPPED INTO THE ACCESS HOLE.

May 25, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING DOWN WALKWAY FROM PARKING LOT TO THE JOB, EMPLOYEE'S FOOT HIT A ROCK AND HE FELL FINTO A DITCH AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

April 30, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

CRANE OPERATOR WAS STEPPING ACROSS SPACE BETWEEN BARGES ONTO CRANE BARGE ACCESS PLATFORM WHEN HE REPORTEDLY SLIPPED, FELL ON STAIRS AND STRAINED BACK.

April 17, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS CLOSING LID ON LOADED RAIL CAR. HE TURNED TO LEAVE PLATFORM. INSTEAD OF USING STAIRS, HE JUMPED DOWN 3' TOLANDING. HE LIT WITH FULL WEIGHT ON RIGHT LEG BREAKING THE TIBIA BONE.

April 16, 2001 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING IN FROM THE PARKING LOT TO THE PACKHOUSE WAREHOUSE TO START WORK. HE EITHER TRIPPED OR SLIPPED ON GRAVEL PARKING LOT.

April 4, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

HANGING CHAIN IN KILN #2. KILN IS ROUND AND FULL OF OBSTACLES WELDED ALL OVER. EE SLIPPED INSIDE KILN AND FELL ON ANCHORS WELDED TO KILN FLOOR.

April 4, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED AS HE WAS EXITING BREAK/OFFICE TRAILER.

February 6, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WORKER WAS INSTALLING AN INSPECTION DOOR ON THE TA DUCTS. HE WAS USING WRENCHES TO TIGHTEN THE DOOR ASSEMBLY. THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED OFF THE NUT. THIS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE A ND HE FELL BACKWARDS OFF OF HIS WORK PLATFORM.

January 22, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SCAFFOLD MOVING PLASTIC SHEETING WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON WALK PLANK, CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS ONTO HIS LEFT WRIST.

January 22, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corporation · Fall from machine

EE STANDING ON 5FT. STEP LADDER, REMOVING HYDRAULIC LINE FROM BOOM OF CAT 375 EXCAVATOR. HYDRAULIC LINE COME LOOSE AND HYDRAULIC OIL UNDER PRESSURE KNOCKED EE TO GROUND. HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULI C OIL BRUISED LEFT FOREARM.

December 13, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO LUNCH ROOM TO TIME OUT FROM HIS SHIFT. CONDITIONS WERE SLICK & EE SLIPPED & FELL ONTO HIS RIGHT HIP, ARM, & SHOULDER

December 10, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall down stairs

EE SLIPPED & FELL ON THE STEPS WHEN GOING DOWN TO THE #1 BELT TO PUMP WATER OUT OF THE SUMP HOLE. HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS AFTER SEEING A HAND SPECIALIST ON 12/19/00.

December 7, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED ON ICE & SNOW WHILE WALKING TO BREAK AREA. EE DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 12/15

December 4, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corporation · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING SHOVEL TO CLEAN OUT RAW MILL #2 SEPARATOR WHEN HE STEPPED FROM A 12" WORK SURFACE DOWN 8" TO A LOWER WORK SURFACE ALLEDGING THIS CAUSED A LOWER BACK STRAIN

November 20, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS PICKING UP PAPERS FROM A LOADER OPERATOR. EE STOPPED PICKUP PARALLEL TO LOADER & SLIGHLTY BEHIND LOADER. AFTER EE CLIMBED ONTO LOADER THE OPERATOR SAID THE PICKUP WAS ROLLING. PICK UP WAS TOO CLOSE TO LADDER, SO WHEN THE TRUCK CLEARED THE LADDER EE JUMPED FOR THE BUMPER, SLIPPED OFF AND STRUCK THE GROUND. HE GOT UP AND THEN STOPPED THE SLOW MOVING PICKUP TRUCK.

November 11, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN OUT OF EUCLID HAUL TRUCK AND FELL TO GROUND. DOES NOT KNOW IF HE SLIPPED OR MISSED STEP - NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED. EMPLOYEE DISLOCATED RIGHT SHOULDER AND CRACKED PELV IC BONE.

October 23, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ENTERED THE MILL BUILDING TO CHECK THE CLINKER HOPPER. HE SLIPPED ON CLINKER THAT WAS ON THE FLOOR AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

October 14, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ON RAW MILL FEED CHUTE TWISTED WRONG WAY& FELT SHARP PAIN IN TAIL BONE AREA

October 10, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WHEN EXITING CAB OF BOBCAT EE HIT ELBOW ON LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY EE DID NOT SEEK MED ATTENTION RIGHTAWAY BUT DECIDED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT ON 10/13/00 WHEN HE WAS STILL EXPERIENCING PAIN

September 27, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN FRONT STEPS OF MAIN OFFICE BUILDING. SHE STEPPED OFF THE TOP STEP AND HER ANKLE TURNED.

September 16, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP ON THE KILN PIER TO OIL BEARING. HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS CHEST ON THE LADDER.

August 24, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CLIMBING SCAFFOLDING STAIR TOWER AND TWISTED KNEE AND HEARD A POP AND FELT PAIN.

August 15, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING DOWN FROM EMPLOYEE LOT TO START WORK AND HEARD RIGHT KNEE POP.

August 10, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

HANDRAIL HAD MUD AND WATER ON IT. HANDRAIL SLIPPED OUT OF WORKER'S HANDS AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.

August 8, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATES THAT WHILE WORKING, HE SLIPPED IN MUD AND HIS RIGHT KNEE STRUCK A PIECE OF STEEL, STRAINING HIS KNEE. WAS GIVEN MODIFIED DUTY ON 8-9-00 AND RETURNED TO WORK WITH KNEE BRACE.

July 21, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS STEPPING ON TO RAIL CAR AND TRIPPED STRIKING RIGHT KNEE ON GRATING SHARP GRATING CAUSED LACERATION TO RIGHT KNEE REQUIRING SUTURES.

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