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November 18, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was checking oil on the D8 Bulldozer and they slipped on the tracks. Their foot went between the tracks and cab, and their ribs hit against the grab handle. They injured their ribs. 2 weeks later on 12/1/25, they sought medical care and were prescribed a muscle relaxant.

February 20, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine

Miner was completing pre-start inspection and as miner climbed up to the cab miner's hand slipped off of the hand hold and miner fell approximately 2' to the ground.

February 19, 2024 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

After recent rain, the employee was walking in the plant area and slipped on some wet diatomaceous earth. The employee fell from the slip and landed on right shoulder and back.

November 7, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee slipped whilst climbing into the loader falling down the steps of the loader and impacting their ribs on the platform. The employee was diagnosed 2 fractured ribs.

April 15, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 4/12/2022 an employee was walking around the corner of a bench in the lab and they didn't see a rug that was on the ground. The employee tripped and fell, and landed on their arm. on 4/15/2022 the employee wanted to be examined by a PLHCP and the employee was placed on restricted duty.

April 28, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Contracted employee tripped on a piece of metal in the fabrication shop as they were stepping away from a push cart, where they were inspecting some test/instructional welds. When the individual fell they landed on their hip resulting in a fracture of the hip.

August 19, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing off of the electrical bucket truck when they made the transition from the access ladder to the ground the employee reported that they twisted their ankle. The employee received care at our local clinic and we were able to accommodate the work restrictions

September 26, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

I.W. sat down on the Rippers of the Case Loader during EE's conversation with another emp. The loader rippers hydraulic pressure was suddenly released and the rippers dropped to the floor while the I.W. was sitting on them. This caused the I.W. to fall backwards into the scraper box. The I.W.'s lower back hit against the scraper box resulting in fracture to the L1 & L2 vertebrae.

July 20, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Kinyon employee performing work on 5th level deck of the 7 system stepped backwards falling through the Humphrey Manlift deck opening, falling approx. 11ft to the deck below.

January 1, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was removing damaged bags of finished product from the 2AP conveyor. EE stepped backward while holding a 50# in hands. EE tripped and fell to the floor and the bag landed on right shoulder. Note - EE shift started at 6P on 12/31/2017.

June 30, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine

Haul truck driver fell backward while exiting cab of truck, striking head on pavement and sustaining a 1" cut that required staples. Employee admitted to rushing and not having mind on task, and was not certain that EE maintained 3 points of contact.

March 16, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Body position obscured line of sight while lifting rail car vent lid, resulting in trip over cam locks on top of rail car. Trip resulted in partial fall into open hole. 2 ribs fractured.

January 27, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking to the office and tripped on the steps leading to the main office entry. EE fell and landed on left knee. The case became reportable on Monday, January 30, 2017 when EE was assigned modified work duties.

July 16, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE felt knee pop after operating the front end loader and walking around.

June 26, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE adjusted an out of position 50# bag of finished product on the 2AP slip plate area. When stepping down from the slip plates, approximately 30" to the floor, EE twisted left knee.

January 13, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was fueling a bulldozer and whilst dismounting slipped off the tracks and hit the ground. EE's head hit the bowl of an adjacent piece of equipment.

October 1, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The maintenance employee was trying to remove the gear box with a pipe wrench. The pipe wrench was adjusted on the collar of the gear box. The employee applied all his body weight on the handle. The jaws of the pipe wrench slip. He lost balance and fell on the shaft, head first. The employee cut his head above the right eyebrow.

April 21, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing the fan belt on the radial stacker of the screening plan. During the operation, he caught his right pant leg on a muffler clomp. He lost his balance and twisted his right knee when he landed.

February 19, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was clearing fifty pound bags of product from the conveyor line. The bags had become 'jammed' on the #2 AP packer conveyor line. When moving a bag, employee fell forward and struck his head on an I Beam support. The force of the contact caused a neck sprain.

August 13, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

After dismounting an A-Frame ladder, employee stepped back and tripped on a pallet of empty production bags. Employee fell backwards and his right elbow struck the concrete floor.

July 14, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was climbing a portable platform to access the Haver packing deck (approx. 40" high) when he lost grip, slipped and fell backward. The fall caused sprains and strains to ee hands and left leg and foot.

June 15, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking out of the Powder Mill lunch room. When he stepped down from the porch, he felt a sharp pain in his left lower back.

December 8, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee stepped up approx. 10" onto the take-up bolt for the feed belt. When he lifted his other foot off the ground to climb up onto the belt, the foot on the bolt slipped and he fell backward onto the ground, striking his right arm. No immediate injury noticed, but when medically evaluated, a bone chip to the right forearm was discovered.

May 8, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was leaving the control room when he stepped off a 5" concrete step onto the ground. His foot came to rest partially on the ground and partially on a metal grate walkway. His foot rolled to the left, injuring his left ankle. The EE complained of pain and was transported to the hospital

April 8, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was exiting the truck facing out when he tripped and fell to the ground, striking his right hand. EE declined medical attention at the time but later in the shift requested evaluation. Medical evaluation showed sprain to right wrist and thumb.

January 23, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was tightening a bolt on a apron cylinder on a Cat 631 Scraper. This is a 5' cylinder. As the employee was pulling the wrench towards himself the 'bite' of the wrench slipped on the bolt, causing employee to fall backward about 5' onto the edge of an ecology (cement) block.

January 18, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee finished loading truck at dock. Was in the process of resetting loading ramp (east side). When employee started to pull chain to readjust loading ramp his foot slipped on slick metal surface causing employee to fall to floor injuring left shoulder.

April 28, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee had exited the cab of his haul truck and had transferred to the access ladder when he apparently lost his grip on the ladder and mis-stepped on the ladder causing him to fall to the ground. The employee hit the ground upright with both feet. His left knee twisted out at the time of the fall.

January 20, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was inside railing on top of bulk rail car and had unhooked second bulk hose to put away. Employee caught the inside of hatch cover ring with right foot, causing him to partially fall in hole, scrapping right inner thigh, elbow and twisting left knee.

October 4, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee transferring from manlift to Deck #2 lost balance and landed hard on left foot while twisting felt left knee pop - pain was minor. No witnesses, accident not reported until Oct 7 to supervisor. Employee went to doctor on October 12 due to knee still popping when climbing stairs and kneeling.

June 14, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing down the vertical ladder of a bulk rail car. EE placed his left foot on the ground when his right foot slipped off the hitch pin rod. EE let go off the hand bar and put all of his weight on his left ankle, causing his ankle to twist.

August 4, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking to an area to determine the source of a water leak when he slipped and fell to the ground, injuring his wrist.

June 23, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine

Initial accident reported to Supervisor on 6-25-09, EE thought the injury was very minor and did not want to go to the doctor. The injury was still bothering him and he went to doctor on 8-17-09. He was riding railcar to switch tracks, he jumped off before car came to a stop at switch, on landing he felt a sharp pain in the back of right foot and heel areas.

October 25, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE walked on rollers to unjam a broken bag when her foot slipped, causing a roller to pop out and her leg to fall in the hole. She received bruising to her right thigh.

June 9, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ee was stepping down from one level to another when he stepped onto a loose pipe. The pipe rolled and he twisted his ankle and fell down.

May 19, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending a vertical ladder attached to a haul truck that he had been servicing. Upon descent, his knee gave out and he landed hard, twisting his ankle.

May 16, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking away from job just performed when he failed to notice a step down. He stepped down hard on his knee, causing a strain.

March 5, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while shaking socks, employee slipped and caught himself on railing, injuring his back and knee. Cause was undetermined until 3/17/08, at which time this became a reportable injury.

February 21, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped while stepping on a piece of particle board that someone had placed in the area, injuring his right shoulder and fingers on his right hand.

February 18, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated he slipped and fell while washing slurry from the slab at Central Waste.

February 9, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting the manlift on the bottom floor when he mis-stepped onto the wooden step and twisted his ankle.

October 8, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee, a supervisor, was walking to a work area when he ran into a parked forklift. The forklift was parked with the forks tilted back, and were approximately 6 inches above the ground. Employee tripped over the forks.

March 25, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a six foot ladder back to storage area. Employee tripped, kept his balance and did not fall, but injured his lower back.

January 19, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell in the parking lot on his way to his loader. Employee sustained a fracture to his right wrist and a crushed vertabrae in his back. Employee does not recall falling.

December 28, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was climbing down a set of stairs and fell, hitting his head on the toeboard. Sustained a laceration to the right side of his head.

December 24, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The day before accident Quincy area received approximately 3 inches of snow. As the employee was walking from maintenance shop to the control room using a paved roadway on south side of plant, he slipped and fell twisting his right leg causing a fracture of the right femur.

June 2, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over a piece of angle iron. Employee fell to the ground scraping right palm and left knee. Left knee sustained the impact of the fall. Employee first reported this injury to his Supervisor on June 2nd. The knee gradually bothered him and he went to the Doctor on June 14.

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