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March 27, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

As employee was walking on catwalk to plant from production break room EE tripped while stepping up a set of two stairs. As the employee was falling, EE extended EE's left arm out in front of EE to break EE's fall onto the grating. The area was clear of debris with a light coat of dust. At this time, we don't know the result of injury but there is bruising to chest and bicep.

October 22, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell while walking through a doorway. They reached out to catch themselves, but their hand gave way and they struck their elbow onto the concrete, resulting in a hairline fracture of the elbow. Fall was from same elevation with no obstructions or material in their path.

March 31, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall from ladders

Employee was attempting to hang hoses onto wall racks when the base of ladder slipped out from under EE. This resulted in employee falling from a height of 12' causing a broken femur and broken hand all on the left side of body. EMS was called to transport to hospital.

January 23, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall down stairs

The employee was walking up the stairs on the front (west end) of the building and missed the top/last step. Employee fell face first and opened a 2" gash above right eye.

November 13, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A miner stepped downward and felt a pop followed by pain in the left thigh.

October 21, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner slipped and fell onto their left shoulder while walking on a wet metal surface.

May 19, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall onto or against objects

Weather was good, working at heights. Employee slipped causing injury. All appropriate PPE was being utilized when incident occurred.

May 2, 2024 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking across the front of the shop when EE slipped on flocculant that had spilled when being offloaded. EE landed on left knee.

March 11, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall from machine

Visiting corporate engineer was climbing down the ladder to the woodchip hopper when they slipped and fell approx. 5 feet onto the concrete. They sustained a fractured left ulna and radius as well as a contusion on their back and shoulder.

December 29, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal cement worker, concrete worker, form man, mandoseal man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee after shutting down compressor on lube truck was exiting off the back of truck when EE stepped onto the ground that appeared to have material on the ground causing EE to roll left ankle.

December 8, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master electrician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in rock storage first floor. The employee slipped and fell onto EE's left knee. The first floor at the time was wet causing a slippery surface.

September 17, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was driving the quarry pick-up truck and stopped to speak with the luber. As the conversation continued, the employee began to walk backward to the pick-up and lost EE's footing. The employee stumbled backward, and EE's left leg hit the bottom corner of the driver's door, causing a laceration. The employee caught self on the door and did not fall.

June 20, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP THE STAIRS, WHEN LEFT FOOT WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE STAIR STEP. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED DOWN TO THE NEXT STAIR STEP AND LANDED ON LEFT ANKLE. EMPLOYEE BROKE LEFT ANKLE ON IMPACT AND MANAGED TO WALK DOWN THE STAIR ONTO LEVEL GROUND FLOOR AND CONTINUE TO WALK 20' TO A PARKED PICKUP TRUCK, WHEN EMPLOYEE COLLAPSED ONTO BACK.

January 26, 2023 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall from machine

A miner fell while climbing into a haul truck when EE lost EE's grip on the grab rail

January 4, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped out of the excavator, to check the ditch and stepped into a hole, and pulled their back.

August 14, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I was on bench #3 explaining to another employee where I wanted EE to come up and pull material from (EE was on our loadout level). EE said could not see me very well so I told EE hold on a second while I repositioned myself so that EE could see me. When I moved to another spot, I slipped in some wet material causing me to fall very quickly and landed on my shoulder.

May 24, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As a miner was walking to their vehicle after exiting equipment at the end of the shift, they stepped on uneven ground and injured their right ankle.

April 29, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While repositioning hole cover EE stepped into the cross over duct hole and twisted leg. EE is off work until re-evaluation on 5/4/22

April 1, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Fall onto or against objects

EE tripped and fell while walking through the submarine in the reclaimer (dome).

March 8, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking into the hydraulic carrying a 1" screw pipe. As the walking into the hydraulic room EE's foot slipped on an oily area of the concrete floor. The EE twisted EE's knee in the process of falling to the ground.

February 24, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall down stairs

While going up the stairs to the coal mill, the employee was carrying a bag of gypsum with both hands, and lost EE's balance and fell. The employee stated that carrying the bag, prevented EE from catching the handrail. EE's left ankle was twisted from the fall.

September 30, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall from machine

EE was cleaning off the back of the welding pickup truck (flat bed). When finished, EE "jumped" off the back of the flatbed onto concrete ground. EE stated did not feel any pain or discomfort at this time to classify an injury. EE reported the event the following morning as EE began to feel pain and noticed swelling, but did not request medical treatment until 10-06-2021.

March 25, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking down the tower stairway. In the process of turning to the next flight, EE sprained EE's left knee.

February 23, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Struck by falling object

A barge off-loader was lifting two jack stands simultaneously when the off-loader fell backward and one of the jack stands made contact with the off-loader's face, causing a laceration and tooth damage.

December 14, 2020 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on part of the structure, tied off, with working safety choker around anchorage point. EE repositioned to reach the work when doing so EE misjudged the step and fell onto the handrail striking the ribs on the right side.

August 20, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall from machine

Customer driver fell from the top of truck while opening the lids to be loaded with cement. Driver did not utilize the adjustable chains to ensure the safety cage was all the way down to close gaps posing fall hazard. The driver also was not properly aligned leaving gaps in which worsen the potential fall hazard.

February 7, 2020 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down the ladder to the Quarry drill platform when EE slipped and landed on the ground below, which resulted in a right ankle sprain.

September 8, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was unlocking kiln pony motor and turned around and tripped. EE hit their left knee on the concrete. EE was evaluated and put on modified duty.

May 15, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing down a ladder on Crane #2 and slipped. EE caught self with EE's left hand. EE was evaluated on 5/15/18 with a strained left shoulder. EE was put on modified duty on 5/16 and was released to full duty on 5/23.

November 27, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped over a box while preparing a package for shipment and fell into a cabinet receiving contusions to right forearm, elbow, and shoulder region. Initial treatment was diagnostic in nature only, returned to full duty. Employee received physical therapy for shoulder contusion on 12/14/2017. Injury became reportable on 12/14/2017.

July 24, 2017 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee parked loader at the ready line parking lot & was exiting the loader to go clock out as the employee was at the end of shift. While exiting the loader, stepped on the ground felt a pain in right foot. There were no adverse conditions or hazards associated with the area employee exited at. The ground was dry & even and employee used three points of contact.

March 13, 2017 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to scale house when EE slipped and fell spraining ankle. Area was clean, dry, and level with no housekeeping issues. Employee is not sure if was about to climb stairs or had stepped up to first step when employee fell.

February 22, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped down 2 feet to lower level at reclaimer and felt a sharp pain in back. EE was taken to clinic and received medications for pain.

August 20, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Fall from ladders

Miner fell through ladder opening in scaffold onto deck below. Miner sustained bruises to upper and lower back. Was transported to hospital for evaluation and released three hours later with pain prescription. Miner returned to work the next day.

August 15, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting the water truck EE was driving when EE fell and hit the ground resulting in a left upper leg fracture. Employee was taken to hospital where EE had surgery to repair EE's fractured leg. Employee was then admitted to an in-patient physical therapy unit.

April 30, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from East to West on Tower Floor 2B listening for air leaks and tripped over an uneven section of grating. Employee was evaluated to have a Left Knee Sprain.

February 16, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 2/16/16 Employee was descending a warehouse ladder and slipped one step down. Employee grabbed handrails and had Left Leg catch them. Employee said they were okay and declined medical evaluation. On 4/18/16 employee requested to get Left Leg evaluated as it was still sore. On 4/19/16 employee was evaluated to have a Left Knee sprain.

January 22, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A Cement Truck Driver went to the scale house from scale #5 after ticket did not print and tripped, misjudging last step on stairs. Cement Truck Driver did not see last step as it was covered in a cement spill from rail car loading. Driver tripped down last step landing on the walking working surface, spraining left ankle, right knee contusion, and left wrist contusion.

October 13, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee twisted his knee while exiting the cab of the service truck he was driving. The employee was parking the truck at the end of his shift when the incident occurred. The employee initially refused treatment and proceeded to go home after clocking out. Later that day, the employees knee had become sore and swollen, and he was sent to a clinic for medical evaluation.

July 23, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a broken impeller from pump shaft. A cheater bar was connected to a wrench when the wrench slipped and the employee fell to the ground and his hand was caught between cheater bar and the concrete pad, fracturing the right ring finger.

June 22, 2015 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was being shown area he was to be working in for the repairs of crushing plant, employee slipped on wet slab with crusher dust on it. Employee suffered a sprain to the left knee

June 9, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall from machine

The EE slipped while getting out of the bed of a pickup truck after retrieving an item and his lower right leg contacted the truck as he fell. There were no initial signs of an injury other than a small bruise. As the day progressed the bruising and swelling increased. Ultimately the employee had ruptured a small artery causing a hematoma that had to be surgically relieved.

April 10, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking in the cooler, while stepping down from one grate to another the EE rolled his left foot causing a sharp pain in the outer portion of his foot. Dr evaluation showed a torn ligament and placed on modified duty.

February 19, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Fall from machine

EE was exiting the cab of the 50 ton water truck utilizing the manufacturer's ladder and lost his footing. The EE was more than half way down the ladder and fell approximately 4'. When the EE landed he landed on his feet but dropped to his knees. The EE felt pain in his left knee. He was examined on the 21st and taken of work due to the swelling in his knee.

January 30, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Rainy morning, EE walking towards the front office. EE slipped on wet concrete falling and hitting her left knee on the concrete. EE went to the doctor on the 2-4-15 and diagnosed with a fracture patella-closed. Brace dispensed for use. No restrictions, regular duty

December 15, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE standing next to a hopper. EE was tilting the hopper attempting to empty/dislodge cement dust. EE stepped away and slipped on mud causing a fracture of his Right Fibula.

November 21, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped off of vertical ladder, stepped back onto uneven ground and twisted his ankle. On 11-25-14 EE called and said his ankle was swollen. He was seen by a physician diagnosed with a sprain and placed on modified duty.

September 29, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE standing rinsing out a water bottle, turned and fainted. Fell down hitting his head on the floor (?)causing a contusion/laceration on his left eyebrow requiring stitches

June 19, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was descending from 977 front end loader when he heard his left knee pop. EE did not report the injury until the following morning and taken for medical eval. EE was placed on modified duty for left thigh strain on 6/23/14.

March 25, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting bulk truck, as he stepped on lower step his foot slipped off and he fell to the ground. As he was falling he tried to break his fall and stuck out his arm, breaking his wrist.

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