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November 17, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Illinois Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting the 980 front end loader at the end of the shift when ee missed the last step while climbing down. As ee stepped to the ground ee twisted and jarred body resulting in a back sprain. EE sought medical attention later in the day.

November 17, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Illinois Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting excavator from cab. Employee stepped down onto step near tracks and foot slipped off jerking his back. Employee felt pain in his back after the misstep. Employee has had pre-existing back pain. Company investigating whether current condition is pre-existing or work related.

October 13, 2011 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Illinois Stone Company · Fall from machine

The operator of a CAT 990 front end loader heard a noise so he opened the inspection door to the engine. After finding nothing he proceeded down the steps to dismount at the rear end of the loader. When stepping down the ladder he missed the first step causing him to fall on his left side.

April 20, 2011 IL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Illinois Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped on a dusty lime surface. He struck his chin on a piece of equipment. This resulted in 7 stitches to his chin.

June 11, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Illinois Stone Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee stepped off of catwalk from primary crushed control bldg. onto flat stepping stone, and in doing so he overstepped small stone step causing twisting of knee and he falling to ground.

November 1, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Illinois Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS OPENING DRIVER SIDE DOOR. DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING EE TO FALL BACKWARDS HITTING HIS LOWER BACK AGAINST THE TRUCKS HANDRAIL.

April 6, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Illinois Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DRIVING TRK 10-SI-497 TO PRIMARY CRUSHER TO CLEAN BELTS WITH WATER HOSE. AS HE STEPPED OUT OF THE TRUCK, HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED ON A BIGGER ROCK CAUSING A FRACTURE.

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