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October 20, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Checking sheeting on roof to see if placed right to screw down, there was condensation on roof sheeting and EE started sliding off the roof and landed on EE's feet.

October 30, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Originally went to ER. Was released to return to work. After follow-up with ortho DR. was placed on restricted duty on 11/06/24. EE was walking to their work truck when they tripped on some uneven concrete and fell. Injuring their right shoulder.

October 5, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking routine for Preventative maintenance. EE came down a flight of stairs. At the bottom, EE turned to the right and started walking. EE stepped on an uneven joint in the concrete and twisted EE's left ankle.

March 28, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall onto or against objects

EE was inspecting RM-306(raw mill) roller deck. EE tripped on a support bracket for the lubrication system lines. The tripping motion caused the EE to fall forward into the rocker arm assembly, causing EE's right arm to strain backwards causing shoulder pain. Originally reported as a first aid, but due to continued discomfort medical attention was sought on 5/10/23.

September 14, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over material discharge hose while operating gunite machine, landing on left wrist.

August 10, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall down stairs

EE was exiting the quarry office building and fell onto the platform/steps outside the doors. EE cut EE's right shin and was sent for medical evaluation. EE received 5 stitches to close the wound and was returned to duty without restrictions.

December 19, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling a grease line to the Primary Crusher when he missed a step and reported straining his neck while catching his balance. EE was taken to the Dr., diagnosed with a neck muscle spasm and released to work with restrictions.

June 21, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was coming down the stairs from the second level on R-202 and reported losing his footing and feeling a "pop" in his right shoulder as he held on with his right hand to steady himself. EE reported as a First Aid Only case on 06/21/14 and did not seek medical evaluation until 06/27/14. He was diagnosed with a "right shoulder strain" and released to work with restrictions.

December 10, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall onto or against objects

Walking on platform and slipped on klinker and fell forward twisting ankle.

March 29, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE reported falling on 29Mar13 but did not seek medical attention until 22Apr13. EE was opening a door to a storage shed when wasps flew towards him. As he was stepping backwards to get away from the wasps, he tripped over some pallets and fell to the ground. EE was diagnosed on 22Apr13 with a contusion to the right shoulder and released to work with restrictions.

September 11, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down the stairs of the 992G loader while carrying a bucket and slipped from one step to the next step down. The steps were wet due to rain and his heel slipped from the edge of the traction control on one step to the next step down. (8"drop) He was using the handrail and did not fall. EE was diagnosed with a back strain and had work restrictions for 1 week.

September 28, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lubricating a tail pulley and reported slipping in mud created by recent rain storms and twisting his left knee. EE reported the incident to his supervisor the following day 9/29/11 as a first aid only and did not request medical attention until 10/05/11. EE was diagnosed with a "strain" to the left knee and released to work with restrictions.

January 19, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting the cab of the skid steer and felt a "pop" and sharp pain in his back as he stepped down to ground level. EE was sent to the company physician for examination and diagnosed with a "strained" back muscle. EE returned to work the same day with minor restrictions.

December 26, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

As he went to return the fuel hose to the stand, he twisted his ankle and fell.

December 20, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As he dismounted the haul truck he felt a pull in the groin area.

January 19, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall down stairs

As he was walking down the stairs at the feed end of the kiln onto the ground level there is a 2" drop from one concrete slab onto another and as he stepped off he twisted his left ankle.

August 18, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CLIMBING ON THE DRILL AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED, AND AS HE CAUGHT HIMSELF, HE PUT ALL HIS WEIGHT ON HIS RIGHT ARM AND HE FELT A SHARP RIPPING PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER.

June 18, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE FLOOR WAS SLICK AND AS SHE WENT TO STEP OUT OF HER OFFICE SHE SLIPPED BACKWARDS AND FELL AGAINST THE WALL AND TO THE FLOOR HITTING HER LEFT SIDE. THIS EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 08/11/04

April 2, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

"RAIN & MUD CONDITION" EE WAS RETURNING A TROUGHING ROLLER SET TO THE BACK OF THE MAINTENANCE TRUCK. HE THEN BACKED AWAY FROM THE TRUCK AND SLIPPED IN THE MUD. WHEN HE STARTED TO SLIP, HE TRIED TO CATCH HIS BALANCE. HE THEN FELT AND HEARD HIS BACK POP AND INSTANTLY HAD LOWER BACK PAIN.

April 3, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall down stairs

WALKING DOWN STEPS WITH BOXES IN HAND, SHE MISSED A STEP, FELL INJURING RIGHT HIP. SHE WAS TREATED & RELEASED WITH NO RESTRICTIONS. APPROX 3 MONTHS LATER SHE HAD PAIN IN LEFT HIP. HER PHYCIAN SAID IT WAS FROM PREVIOUS INJURY. AFTER RE-EVALUATION OUR DR PUT HER ON RESTRICTICTIVE DUTY. ON 7/1/03 THIS ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE.

October 25, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall onto or against objects

WHEN TRAVELING FROM MAIN PLANT UPPER LEVEL TO BLENDING AREA LOWER LEVEL. EE WALK DOWN AMBANKMENT AS OPPOSED TO USING 1 OF 3 ACCESS STAIRWAYS. EE TRIPPED AT BOTTOM OF EMBANKMENT HITTING HEAD ON RAIL FOR RAILCARS. A CUT WAS SUSTAINED ON TOP OF HEAD.

October 22, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER AND SLIPPED. WHEN HE GRABBED TO CATCH HIMSELF HE PULL (OR TORE) THE MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT ARM. THIS IS A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

September 26, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON A BELT LINE, EE SLIPPED ON A CLINKER BALL ON THE WALKWAY - HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF BUT PULLED SIDEWAYS.

August 14, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING DOWN HALL OFFICE, SLIPPED ON SLIPPERY AREA OF FLOOR , BENT RT LEG/FOOT BACKWARDS. FELL DOWN.

June 22, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WALKING ON PIPE TO STAY OUT OF MUD AND SLIPPED, LANDING ON RIGHT SHOULDER. ROTATOR CUFFINJURY VERIFIED 7-19-02.

April 25, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING ON BC-340, KNOCKING DOWN SKIRT RUBBER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A CLINKER BALL. HE FELT HIS KNEE BUCKLE. INITIALLY SAW DOCTOR ON 4/26, NO RESTRICTIONS, NO MEDICATIONS. WENT BACK 5/2/02 AND WAS GIVEN PAIN MEDICATION.

December 10, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING AND FELT A SHARP TEARING PAIN IN HER RIGHT FOOT.

November 16, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS LOADING 10'X11/2' CONDUIT ON A PIPE RACK,EE OVER LOADED ONE SIDE OF THE RACK, THE RACK HAD NOT SHOE PLATES & THE LEGS SANK IN THE DIRT CAUSING THE RACK TO FALL OVER. THE EE WAS STRUCK BY THE CONDUIT KNOCKING HIM OVER. HE PUT HIS LEFT ARM OUT TO BREAK THE HIS FALL & LANDED ON HIS WRIST. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT GROUND LEVEL

November 12, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WORKING AT KILN #1, EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON A PILLAR AND FELL, HE USED HIS HAND TO STOP THE FALL AND INJURED HIS WRIST.

November 2, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall onto or against objects

WORKER WAS ON TOP OF A DUST COLLECTOR SETTING A 90 DEG HOOD IN PLACE. WORKER WAS TIED OFF TO VESSEL. WHILE SETTING THE HOOD, IT SHIFTED & PUSHEDTHE WORKER OFF THE SIDE. HIS HARNESS SWUNG HIM I NTO THE SIDE OF THE VESSEL CAUSING BRUISES. THE HARNESS STOPPED HIM FROM FALLING TO THE GROUND HOLDING HIM ABOUT 3 FT OFF THE GROUND

October 18, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE COMPLAINED HIS ANKLE WAS STILL BOTHERING HIM ON THE 18TH EE WAS ON LOADING COAL CARS, HE WAS WALKING DOWN THE TRACK TO SPOT THE CAR WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE RAIL IN A LOW SPOT AND TRIPPED AN D FELL.

October 10, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING ON CLINKER BALLS, EE SLIPPED, FELL BACK AND LANDED ON A BERM.

August 13, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THIS WAS A NEW PCC FINISH MILL STRUCTURE THE FALL PROTECTION LIFELINES HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED EE AND HIS CO WORKER WERE 21' HIGH INSTALLING FLOOR GRATING 4'X20' HE WENT TO STEP OVER SMALLER FL OOR GRATING 4'X8' DURING A LIGHT DRIZZLING RAIN , IT SLIPPED AND HE FELL 21.

July 12, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall down stairs

OFFICE CLERK WAS WALKING UP OFFICE STEPS CARRYING MAIL, PARTS AND HER LUNCH BOX. SHE WAS NOT USING HANDRAIL. SHE SLIPPED ON STEPS AND FELL FORWARD, HITTING HER LEFT KNEE, AND LEFT WRIST.

July 7, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall onto or against objects

PARTLY CLOUDY DAY. HE SLIP ON SOME LOOSE GRAVEL, LOST HIS FOOTAGE AND HIS KNEE CAME DOWN ON A PIECE OF IRON, CUTTING A SMALL SLIT ON TOP OF HIS KNEE. THE DOCTOR GAVE HIM A TETNUS SHOT AND PUT 5 STITCHES ON THE CUT. HE THEN RELEASED HIM TO COME BACK TO WORK ON MONDAY 7/9/01.

May 31, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER STATED THEY WERE SETTING A PULL BOX COVER. HE JUMPED OFF THE PULL BOX (APPROX. 4') AND INJURED LEFT ANKLE.

May 28, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF EXPANDED METAL WHEN HE TRIPPED. HE REACHED OUT TO CATCH HIS FALL AND FELT A SNAP AND GRIND IN HIS LEFT WRIST.

April 23, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER STEPPED OUT OF CONEX ONTO UNEVEN ROCKY SURFACE AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

March 11, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE HEADING BACK TO #1 MCC ROOM TO PULL A LOCK, EE FELL ON GRATING ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF #1 KILN. HE CUT HIS KNEE VERY DEEP, NEEDING STITCHES.

October 26, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AT PARK AREA FOR HAUL TRUCKS, EE WAS WALKING TO SHUT OFF THE WATER TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF SLAG FROM THE SLAG PILE & PULLED OR TORE A MUSCLE IN HIS LEG.

September 15, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE REPAIRING #3 SIDE DRAW GATE SMASHED FINGER, REFLEXED BACK MADE HIM LOOSE BALANCE WHICH CAUSED EE TO FALL.

March 6, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall down stairs

WHILE WALKING DOWN THE STEPS AT BELT CONVEYER 203 DUMP POINT, HE SLIPPED ON SNOWY STEPS AND FELL. HE PUT HIS HAND DOWN TO HELP CATCH HIS FALL.

January 28, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall from machine

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO FORD 4 X 4 TO HELP UNLOAD TOOLS, THE TAILGATE POPPED OPEN JUST AS HE PUT HIS FULL WEIGHT ONTO IT. THIS CAUSED JOE TO FALL ABOUT 3 FEET AND HE LANDED ON HIS LO WER BACK.

January 11, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Cement · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS LOOSENING A NUT ON MOTOR FOR THE ROATRY COMPRESSOR IN THE MILL BUILDING WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF CAUSING EE TO FALL BACKWARDS STRIKING HIS MIDBACK ON A PIPE.

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