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May 15, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting EE's Loader. EE's foot twisted as EE stepped off the ladder onto the ground.

April 13, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was retrieving a hanger bearing that EE cut out of a screw and that had fallen on a pile of rock. As employee was climbing, EE slipped and felt a discomfort. EE subsequently felt a bulge in groin area. When EE returned to work on 4/17/23, employee was sent to the doctor.

June 15, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was traveling down stairs at Screen 02-SN-01. Employee misplaced right foot on a step and twisted right knee.

January 14, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall from ladders

Employee was on a ladder and lost EE's balance, falling an estimate of 4 feet to the ground.

December 18, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was exiting desk chair and tripped over lunchbox below the desk causing miner to fall to the floor. Miner hit left knee first, then left arm, then head on the wall. Miner refused medical attention at the time of incident(12/18/2020). Miner later determined on 04/07/2021 that medical care was needed. Miner's first date of lost time was 04/09/2021.

September 28, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall onto or against objects

Bottom rung of ladder broke causing employee to hit EE's left knee on the rung above the rung that broke. Employee did not receive restrictions or miss work at the time of injury, therefore this was not a reportable or lost work time injury. On 4/12/2022, employee was placed off work due to restrictions received from EE's doctor.

June 29, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall from machine

Employee was in the act of filling an automatic greaser on a Cat 374F excavator and miss stepped on the catwalk of the machine. When they stepped back they lost balance and fell from the cat walk to the ground injuring right leg.

February 27, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped in the parking lot on 2/27/2018 spraining ankle and was released with restrictions but able to do job at full capacity. After a Dr. follow-up visit on 3/28/2018 and more x-rays it was discovered that EE had a slight fracture. We are filing this accident as MSHA reportable at this time after the x-ray diagnosis showed the slight fracture.

November 17, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner walking from one location to another, uneven ground with loose rock. Miner slipped on loose rock causing miner to fall to the ground and land on right shoulder. Miner sought medical care on 11/18/16 and was released without restrictions. It was later determined that miner needed further medical care with restrictions beginning on 01/24/2017. Return to work full duty 01/30/17.

June 25, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner placed wheel chocks behind rear wheels. Miner then picked up 5 gallon bucket and started to walk away when the rope attached to wheel chocks was tangled around foot causing miner to lose balance and fall on right shoulder.

April 5, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was climbing down steps, placed foot into a puddle of water and slipped which caused his left knee to hurt. Employee reported to immediate supervisor, however medical attention was not warranted per employee's request. At a later date of 04/22/2015, employee requested medical attention due to pain in his left knee.

May 18, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was raking clods on kiln floor he slipped and twisted his right knee.

March 1, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall from machine

Customer arranged truck driver was latching dome lid on a bulk tanker trailer during the loading procedure and fell from the ladder accessing the trailer, fracturing a bone in his foot. Contacted the carrier and explained the reporting requirements. This report is to ensure that MSHA is notified of the incident. Social Security and Date of Birth of the individual is unknown

February 20, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The miner was walking to the kiln area when he slipped and fell on some icy pavement hurting his left elbow and shoulder

November 11, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall down stairs

Details surrounding the incident are uncertain. Contract driver claims to have fallen approx 15' off metal stairs at loading area. Driver left the premises and delivered at destination approx 250 miles from plant. After unloading, driver reported to the trucking company next day. Texas Lime was made aware that this incident led to MSHA reportable criteria on 4/1/14. DOB Unknown

May 25, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing a coal yard inspection. As he was walking back to the Loader, he twisted his right ankle.

April 4, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated that he was climbing up on the Dozer from the track to the cab when he slipped and hit his right hip on a light cover. He did not report this specific incident until 4-28-2011 when he asked to see a doctor. He has restrictions that prevent him from doing his job. Lost Time began on 4-29-11.

September 8, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was picking up a hose which was in water and slipped on something. Rain had flooded the area the night before.

July 28, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to unplug the bottom of an elevator and a pile of product built up around him. When he tried to exit the area, he decided to jump over the pile and came down wrong on his foot.

November 24, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was servicing the 992C Loader. While dismounting the loader, his left foot slipped and went between the step and the machine.

September 7, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was going up to the #2 Dryer Tower to check the screen samples. He was at ground level when he said he slipped and fell backwards onto his back.

June 14, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was putting pins in the #6 Preheater. While knocking the pins in he lost his balance and slipped. His foot went between the top rung of the ladder and the catwalk.

May 24, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall from machine

Employee was pushing the waste lime pit. When employee got to service area and exited the loader, he slipped on the lime that had built up on the bottom step. His right foot hit the ground jarring his lower back. NO LOST TIME but he does have work restrictions.

August 2, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was standing on the south side of the discharge on 6-SC-9. The bank gave way and the employee slid into the kiln dust fines and water. He has lime burns on his legs. He has not missed any time - however he is on restricted duty.

March 1, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall from machine

Employee was cleaning windows on 992 Quarry Loader. He was moving from the windshield area to the right side of the cab, when he lost his footing, grabbed the right handrail and slid to the ground. No LOST TIME yet, however he has work restrictions.

September 26, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Quarry Mgr, stepped up on a 3 ft concrete support to inspect 1-BC-1 belt. He lost his footing, slipped and fell to the ground on his left side. He had surgery on 9-27-06 to repair left femur.

November 4, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A CHAIN STEP TO GET INTO A TRUCK AND HURT HIS LEFT FOOT. NO LOST TIME, RESRICTED WORK DUTY ONLY.

June 4, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS CLEANING OUT EQUIPMENT AT THE HYDRATORS. HE SLIPPED AND FELL.

February 25, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE WAS DUMPING COAL MILL REJECTS WITH A WHEELBARROW. THERE WAS ICE ON THE GROUND AND HE LOSTHIS BALANCE AND SLIPPED AND FELL.

May 23, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CLEANING OUT HYDRATORS WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING, SLIPPED & FELL. NO LOST TIME, HOWEVER HE HAS SOME WORK RESTRICTIONS & WILL BE RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY.

July 7, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS POKING/CLEANING SCRUBBERS AND SLIPPED ON LADDER RUNG HITTING LEFT KNEE.

July 6, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING #950 LOADER. EXITED CAB DOOR FAILED TO LATCH, EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HOLD OF HANDLE, DOOR CAME OPEN AND EMPLOYEE LOST BALANCE AND FELL TO GROUND.

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