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2000–2026
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October 20, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was dismounting a ladder. As they descended, they missed the 2nd step catching themselves with their right wrist.

March 19, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was breaking a bolt lose on the crusher when it broke free causing EE to lose balance. EE fell backwards and attempted to catch self, causing EE to strain right wrist. Over the course of the day, it become sore. Diagnosed with a sprain but did not improve. Referred for an MRI and results reviewed on 03/19/24 showing a scaphoid fracture.

September 15, 2022 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tripped and fell over a hold plug, hurt right ankle

January 3, 2022 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states that right foot became stuck in the mud on Monday, January 3, 2022. When employee attempted to remove foot from the mud, employee twisted right knee. This has been a first aid only injury until 03-01-2022. On this date, an orthopedic surgeon placed employee on restricted duty, changing injury status.

December 1, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell down on EE's right side and caused a sprain to EE's right wrist. The incident became recordable on 02-15-2022 due to physical therapy. Prior to this date, it has been a first aid only incident (hence the date of accident as 12/01/2021)

May 3, 2021 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee had just finished moving a portable generator when they slipped and fell, striking an elbow on the deck of the dredge. This action resulted in the employee sustaining a closed fracture to the left ulna bone near the elbow.

August 24, 2019 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working in feeder area. Employee lost footing, fell forward, and struck forearm, causing a fracture.

July 26, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was climbing onto a front end loader to begin work for the day. EE had EE's lunch box in one hand and the other hand was on the hand rail. The employee slipped/tripped and fell pinching EE's hand between EE's body and step. This caused a fracture to the employees right pinky. The employee did not report the incident until 7/30/2018.

July 18, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Had just repaired the drill and was watching it drill to make sure repairs worked when a hose blew apart. Took off running to get away and blew out left knee.

August 3, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc · Fall from machine

Installing engine on Bulldozer. Climbed up on push arm and rt Ft slipped and fell to the ground catching himself with his right hand and arm and jamming his rt shoulder. Saw Dr., taking MRI and PT.

June 19, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was dragging a piece of 8" PVC tubing attempting to attach it to the water pump on a barge and stepped backwards into a gap between the barge and catwalk. He fell down and struck the backside of his left upper arm on the corner of the handrail which caused a laceration that required five stitches.

November 30, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was attempting to access the dredge via the skiff boat. He stepped over onto the skiff boat without realizing there was frost on the seat. Employee slipped on the frost and fell back and hit his head. This caused a laceration that required five staples.

January 11, 2008 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees foot slipped from step and twisted back

June 14, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping to change screens. He stepped off onto a slope and sprained his knee.

October 20, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee fell from walkway & fractured his left ring finger and received a laceration to his right leg.

July 31, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall down stairs

Employee was going down the stairs at the industrial sand plant and tripped on the step.

February 8, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal coal strip operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arkhola · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's right ankle rolled to outside when he stepped down from control house @ Portable Crusher #1 and stepped on some sand that filled in an area around the ground rod--sand gave way under his weight. Result: sprained right ankle and injury to distal fibula.

February 1, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking to the plant and soil caused with and caused him to trip and hurt knee was a first aid case until dr drained fluid off knee 2-14-05

November 23, 2002 AR · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc. · Fall from machine

INDIVIDUAL AND OTHER EE WERE ATTEMPTING TO JUMP START TRUCK. HE BEGAN TO WALK ALONG THE FRAME TO CHECK THE CONNECTIONS WHEN HE STOPPED ON THE BATTERY COVER THAT WAS LAYING ON THE FENDER. IT WA S TOO DARK TO SEE WHERE HE WAS STEPPING. HE FELLTO THE GROUND APPROX 4 FT AND HURT HIS RIBS LAYING ON THE GROUND.

July 29, 2002 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A WATER HOSE AND SLIPPED ON SOME ROCKS WHEN HE FELL HE INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE.

November 29, 2001 AR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING LADDER ON THE PLANT, HAD MUD ON HIS FEET AND SLIPPED. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL AND HURT HIS LEFT ANKLE.

November 13, 2000 AR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON RADIAL STACKER CONVEYOR. HE PULLED ON WINCH CABLE AND SLIPPED AND FELL.

February 10, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall from ladders

EE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER WORKING ON A 988 CAT LOADER. A FOOT OF THE LADDER SANK IN THE SAND AND CAUSED THE LADDER TO LEAN. THE EE SLIPPED AND LOST HIS BALANCE, SLID DOWN THE LADDER AND CUT HIS CHIN.

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