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August 22, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was checking the oil on the loader when he slipped. He was able to catch himself but wrenched his thumb. He reported the accident and was given first aid. On 10/2 he was seen by a doctor. The doctor released him back to his usual and customary. On 10/26 it was discovered that he had been given Rx drugs. This is reportable.

June 30, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on concrete slab covered with broken rock and dirt. Turned and fell to the ground. Wrenched shoulder (dislocated) and bruised back. Was placed on light duty for about 4 weeks.

December 12, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When ee stepped off a dozer, he stood on an uneven piece of concrete, slipped and twisted his ankle. Injury reportable due to use of air splint & prescription pain relief.

December 2, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was removing a cover plate on the crusher when he slipped and fell landing on his left wrist.

September 18, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling and sweeping coal into the unloading hopper when he stepped into some loose material. His foot slipped and he twisted his knee resulting in a torn meniscus.

September 11, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was moving a lid on the 970 dust collector and stepped into the hole that the lid was covering. fell about 20 inches onto the tube sheet below. sufferred a strain to quadracept tendons.

August 16, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing into this 50 ton haul truck from the ground. He had walked through some mud and had buildup on his feet. As he climbed the ladder his feet slipped and he fell while holding onto the ladder. He bruised his arm and strained his shoulder. He was seen by Doctor's on Duty and placed on light duty.

April 12, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped, grabbed hold of structure and twisted arm.

March 11, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ee slipped on diesel spill while attempting to shut off hose nozzle. Placed on light duty. There is question as to whether or not the restriction (no working overhead) applies to his job. Will report to cover standards.

November 29, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Rain-wet slippery surface contusion to lower left leg. EE footing slipped on surface as he climbed down into work area.

May 31, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing at the counter in the storeroom when he began to feel light headed. He says "I stepped outside to get some fresh air". Once outside he turned to close the door and fainted. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A WORK RELATED INJURY OR ILLNESS .

September 16, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall down stairs

Ee walking up stairs, tripped on top step and fell onto his hip. He was carrying a flashlight in his back pocket.

July 6, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall onto or against objects

A MANHOLE COVER ON TRUCK SCALE HAD A CORRODED SUPPORT BLOCK WHICH GAVE AS EE WALKED ON IT. EMPLOYEE FELL, HIT HIS KNEE AND SCRAPED HIS SHINS AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HANDS. THIS RESULTED IN MINOR CONTUSTIONS/SCRAPES. DR. PRESCRIBED CELEBREX & VICODIN AND EMPLOYEE WAS PUT ON MODIFIED DUTY. FOLLOW UP ON 7/19/2004, DR ORDERED EE OFF FROM WORK.

May 28, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON GRATING THAT HAD HYDRAULIC OIL SPILLED ON IT. EE REPORTED INCIDENT ON 5/28. ON 5/30 HIS DAY OFF, HE WENT TO THE DR. (FIRST KNOWLEDGE).

November 20, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall from machine

STEPPING OF JAW CRUSHER TO DECK TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE STEPPED ON SECTION THAT STEEL MAT EXPANDED METAL AND ROLLED ANKLE.

November 11, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP STEPS TO PACK HOUSE AND HE TRIPPED ON TOP STEP, LANDING ON HIS RIGHT HAND/WRIST. THE STEPS, WHICH WERE NOT UNIFORMLY SPACED, WERE FIXED IMMEDIATELY.

August 18, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACK OFF ELEVATED WORK AREA ONTO AN UNEVEN SURFACE AND TWISTED HIS FOOT.

April 18, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING OFF LOADER WHILE FUELING, EE FELT A PAIN IN THE LEFT LOWER BACK & LEFT LEG.

March 8, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE CLEANING A BELT ON CONVEYER #16 EE SLIPPED IN SOME MUD CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST THE STEEL GUARD ROLL BRUISING AND STRAINING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 16, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AT CUT OFF SAW, TURNED TO RIGHT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. REPORTED TWO DAYS LATER. NO TREATMENT UNTIL MAY 23, 03.

February 5, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LOOKING FOR A PIECE OF METAL IN THE SCRAP YARD HE STEPPED ON A CLUMP OF MUD AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

October 14, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT THE CHAIR HE WAS SEATED IN COLLAPSED. I QUESTION THE VALIDITY OF THIS CLAIM. A NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WITNESSED THE INCIDENT.

September 13, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall from machine

EE WAS PARKING DOZER AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT AS HE WAS STEPPING OFF THE DOZER, HE SLIPPED ON THE DOZER TRACK AND FELL TO THE GROUND BREAKING HIS RIGHT HIP.

June 26, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON GRIZZLY BAR WHEN DIRT GAVE WAY AND HE FELL THROUGH (ONE LEG FELL THROUGH). WHEN HE FELL HIS BUTT LANDED ON THE BAR, FRACTURING HIS TAIL BONE. HE FAILED TO FOLLOW PROPER SAFE TY PROCEDURE BY STANDING ON GRIZZLY.

March 9, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Struck by flying object

TIGHTENING STATIONARY JAW PLATE CRUSHER BOLT SPRING LOADED. BOLT BROKE, STRIKING IN CHEST & STOMACH CAUSING VICTIM TO FALL ON BACK.

November 28, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING AWAY FROM THE STAIRS AT EH TELESMITH CRUSHER AND APPROX FIVE FEET FROM THE STAIR LANDING STEPPED INTO A HOLE IN THE COMPACTED DIRT. THE HOLE OR DEPRESSION WAS APPROX 2" DEEP BY 3 " WIDE. THE HEEL OF THE BOOT WENT INTO THE HOLE WHILE THE REST OF THE FOOT REMAINED AT THE HIGHER ELEVATION OUTSIDE THE HOLE OR DEPRESSION. THE KNEE BENT BACK AND MADE A POPPING SOUND.

July 6, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING DOWN A STAIRWAY ON THE MAIN SCREENMILL A WEAKENED STEP GAVE WAY. WHILE RECOVERING HIS BALANCE EE WRENCHED HIS LOWER BACK. THE WOODEN STEP HAD WEAKENED WITH AGE. NO VIOLATION OF M SHA SAFETY REGULATIONS OF ADVERSE REFLECTION OF MINERS ABILITY OR EXPERIENCE WAS FOUND.

April 19, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE EXITING HAUL TRUCK, CAUSED LOWER BACK STRAIN (LIGHT DUTY WORK)

March 1, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall from machine

AS EE STEPPED UP PORTABLE BASE PLATFORM, HE SLIPPED AND FELL TWISTING AND INJURING FOOT.

February 22, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED ON GRINDING BALLS, LOST FOOTING AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. ALTR @ 3 WEEKS RETURNED TO DR AND WAS DERGENRE WITH TORN CARTILAGE.

January 16, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING BETWEEN 2 SCREENS AND SLIPPED HITTING HIS FACE AGAINST CONVEYOR.

October 21, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall down stairs

FOOT SLIPPED OFF STAIRWAY AND EE FRACTURED LEFT HAND AND ARM.

October 20, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAGON(TRUCK) DRIVER STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. SAME KNEE HE WHICH HE INJURED ON 3-25-97 WHEN KNEE STRUCK LEFT DOOR OF WATER WAGON- AT THAT TIME DURING OPERATION.

August 3, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ON WALKWAY STEPPED ON LOOSE ROCK WHILE DOING WASHDOWN.

April 14, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DECK BOARD FELL THROUGH LANDED ON KNEES FELL BACKWARD ON BACK, NECK AND SHOLDERS ON MOTOR FRAME.

April 13, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall down stairs

GOING DOWN STAIRS FOOT SLIPPED ON ROCK CAUSING HIM TO FALL DOWN STAIRS.

February 14, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall from machine

FELL WHILE CLIMBING ONTO CAT DOZER STRUCK HEAD ON HAUL TRUCK NEARBY.

January 17, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rmc Pacific Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CLIMBING INTO CRUSHER BOWL ON THE GROUND. HE SLIPPED AND SPRAINED RIGHT KNEE.

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