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December 14, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

Employee stated that EE was dismounting the machine, missed the step and fell.

May 18, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee stated was dismounting the haul truck, as EE approached the ladder on the front bumper EE fell to the ground EE lost balance and fell.

April 3, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped off the back of a truck and rolled EE's left ankle.

December 16, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking back to the tower to start the plant up when he caught the toe of his boot on a frozed dirt clod, he tripped, stumbled and twisted his right knee.

October 25, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from ladders

While climbing ladder, EE slipped and fell to ground from about 7', hurting his left hand.

October 16, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While changing screens in bin house, stepped back to put screen in place and stepped in hole, left leg hit against grate and cut leg.

July 30, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing back onto 980-G loader, when he slipped and strained his back.

March 4, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported he slipped and fell on ice while carrying a metal bar. Bar hit EE in the mouth

January 3, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE reported he slipped and fell on ice, under Bin House #1, injuring his right shoulder.

October 17, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE reported he lost grip to ladder while descending down to bottom of bin area. After losing grip from ladder he slid down the ladder falling against bottom of bin and hitting his right ankle.

March 21, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

EE alleges he slipped off machine while helping remove a radiator and cut his left shin. Received stitches. No time lost.

October 6, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE states that he tripped over stacked steel on the floor and fell into a pallet of steel causing a laceration to his left wrist

December 22, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

While descending the ladder of the 637 caterpillar scraper, when the last step was reached foot slipped, while falling backwards caught himself with right hand fracturing right thumb on frozen ground.

November 29, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING ON PLANT WHEN HE SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND TRIPPED ON AN EXTENSION CORD CAUSING HIM TO FALL FRACTURING HIS RIGHT ARM.

November 7, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was carrying a block of wood when he tripped, falling on his right hand.

July 19, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A SHOT. HE PUT 4 BAGS IN THE HOLE AND THREW THE BAGS BEHIND HIM. HE WENT TO GET ANOTHER BAG WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE COVERED UP BY AN EMPTY BAG. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WHERE A SPRAIN WAS REVEALED. EMMPLOYEE WAS GIVEN MEDICATION AND PUT ON RESTRICTED ACTIVITY.

June 9, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

EE alleges he slipped on the wet steps of the D-8R dozer twisting his left foot on 6/9/05, but did not report the accident to Employer until 6/16/05. Employee states he fell backward landing on his left foot.

January 12, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated while he was getting off loader there was mud on the step, he slipped pulling his back.

November 12, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from ladders

WORKING ON END DUMP TRACK FROM LADDER WHEN LADDER SLIPPED CAUSING EE TO FALL TO THE GROUND 3'.

October 20, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

ATTEMPTING TO EXIT FLATBED TRUCK #284016 WHEN HIS BOOT CAUGHT A LIP STICKING OUT ON STEP CAUSING HIM TO FALL, STRIKING HIS FACE ON THE GROUND.

August 7, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE WATER TRUCK, EE SLIPPED FROM LAST STEP AND STRUCK LEFT THUMB ONT HE GROUND.

April 14, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE HE WAS STARTING UP THE END DUMPS HE TWISTED HIS PELVIS WHILE CLIMBING OFF OF THE BOTTOM RUNG OF THE END DUMP LADDER.

July 12, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE EXITED CAB OF TAMROCK HYDRAULIC DRILL AFTER DRILLING HOLES HOLES FOR EXPLOSIVES AND STEPPED ON ROCKS TWISTING LEFT ANKLE CAUSING SPRAIN. THE FIRST AID EXCALATED TO NEEDING PHYSICAL THERAPY 3X WK. NO LOST TIME, NO RESTRICTED DUTY. UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO REPORT TO MSHA.

July 10, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER AND STEPPED INTO A HOLE TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE AS HE WAS TURNING TO WALK.

October 25, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AFTER DUMPING OFFICE TRASH, SHE WAS WALKING BACK TO OFFICE STEPS AND PLANTED LEFT FOOT ONTO A ROCK AND CONCRETE SLAB CAUSING HER TO TWIST AND FALL.

March 13, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE LOOSE GROUND CAUSED EE TO STRAIN KNEE WHILE WALKING

December 13, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

AFTER CHECKING TIRE AIR PRESSURE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CLIMBING UP LADDER TO DRIVER'S CAB & FELL APPROXIMATELY 3' TO THE GROUND.

July 7, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER AND TWISTED ANKLE WHEN STEPPING ONTO GROUND. EMPLOYEE SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE.

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