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February 3, 2026 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall onto or against objects

A quarry operator exited the CAT D9 Dozer to end their shift. As they were getting off the equipment, they stepped on the tracks of the dozer. Their right foot slipped and went out from underneath them. They fell onto the blade pusharm grab handle. The following day, they sought medical treatment, were referred to an orthopedic specialist, and were placed on restricted work duty.

June 30, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off a loader and stepped on a mud ball. They ankle gave out. The employee sought medical treatment the following day and was placed on restricted duties.

January 10, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping out of pick-up truck when they felt their left foot slip and they fell, landing on their left knee and braced themselves with their left arm and their face struck the ground. The employee broke their kneecap, fractured their wrist, and received superficial cuts to their face.

September 11, 2024 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up a staircase and felt a pop in their knee. 2 days later the employee sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted duties for a knee strain.

April 15, 2024 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off a railcar ladder next to the rail switch. The employee stepped onto the rail switch linkage and twisted their right ankle. The following day, the employee sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted duties.

June 21, 2023 VA · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting off a railcar. Their right foot caught a wooden rail tie and they fell forward. The employee fell into the railcar switch control pole. They reported bruising and chest pain in their left pectoral area. They were taken for medical treatment.

October 10, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 10/10/22 an employee was walking along the rail when they stepped on uneven ground and their ankle twisted. On 10/31/22 the employee sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted duties.

April 13, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

An employee was walking around a pick up truck when they slipped on loose ground. They fell on their shoulder and reported pain. The employee was placed on restricted duties the following day.

March 3, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall onto or against objects

An employee was exiting a skidsteer, with their hand on the bar (meant for grabbing for three-points contact), stepped on the bucket, and slipped. The employee reported pain in the shoulder. The employee sought medical treatment 19 days later and was placed on restricted work duties.

March 2, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

An employee was turning around and walking down a catwalk on the Bedford Crane, when they tripped over one of the structural midrail supports. The employee sustained a knee contusion and abrasion. Medical treatment was sought.

October 28, 2021 VA · Metal/Non-Metal inspector SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping over an i-beam on the ground, when the toe of the boot knocked the i-beam. The employee lifted their leg up and landed on their foot really hard. The employee experienced pain in their knee. The following day the employee sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted work.

January 13, 2021 VA · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off crew bus. EE's right ankle rolled due to uneven terrain. Medical evaluation. Diagnosis: Avulsion Fracture of the Lateral Malleolus. EE returned to work same day but with restrictions not to put weight on the foot until diagnosed by an Orthopedic Specialist.

August 16, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on rocks getting out of the truck, hurt right ankle

May 14, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting the sweeper when employee felt a pop in left knee. Employee was taken to Occupational Medicine. Currently on Modified Duty.

April 10, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking through the coal tunnel when EE's foot slipped and EE felt a pop in the knee. We sent EE to the Dr and EE returned to work but was not allowed to squat. EE could perform EE's normal job and did until Dr later found a torn meniscus. Contacted OIEI in Denver and was advised to report when EE goes to surgery. LTI started on June 1st.

February 27, 2017 VA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping out of pick-up truck on the job site to begin work, when stepping out the ground was uneven and foot got caught in a rut, causing right knee to twist

April 5, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped on suction line to the north Aerzen Delta blower, EE had stepped down from ladder and backed up. The suction line is about 12 inch above ground level.

June 1, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping down from a rail car after braking. He missed the bottom step causing him to fall to the ground landing on his lower back. Employee went to Carilion Occupational for check up. Diagnosed with lower back strain. On restricted until 6/9.

December 6, 2014 VA · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on wet rebar when he slipped and fell into an embankment. How he landed caused his back muscles to sprain.

February 13, 2014 VA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on a walkway causing injury to his right arm. Employees arm did not get any better and employee went to the doctor on March 12, 2014. He was then placed on restricted duty.

April 24, 2012 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall from machine

EE was working on CAT 226-B skid-steer. He parked skid-steer and went to exit machine. As he stepped out onto the foot-cleat on the bucket his foot slipped and pinned his leg behind bucket as he fell forward. The full resulted in him breaking his left tibia 4" above his foot.

February 8, 2010 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that while walking down truck ramp he slipped and fell on ice.

October 25, 2009 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Company LLC · Fall from machine

Fell while cleaning a conveyer belt while using a hose to clean off the equipment. An employee had fed too much hose to claimant which threw him off balance. Claimant hit his head even though he had hard hat on.

September 15, 2009 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Company LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing off a piece of equipment and fell about 3 feet. He caught himself with his right arm and sprained his right thumb.

August 10, 2009 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that when he stepped out of a platform, he tripped on something and fell onto concrete pad.

October 30, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was changing bags in a dust collector when he slipped and fell hitting his right elbow on the structure. Right elbow fractured.

June 7, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning up around Jaw Crusher, where they use a fire hose to wash out from under the jaw. It cut a wash spot out and the employee stepped in the wash out spot about 4" deep, in which the employee twisted his left anke.

June 28, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While following a conduit going outside of the building the employee leaned against handrail and it broke causing him to fall about 4' and injuring his right ankle. The hand rail was fixed within 15 minutes.

June 28, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CLEANING #314 MAGNET BELT OF MATERIAL AT #1 RAW MILL. SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS HITTING HANDRAIL AND FALLING ON RIGHT ANKLE.

January 12, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPED OVER CO WORKER FEET.

March 1, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall from ladders

EE WAS SECURING AN AIR HOSE OVERHEAD, STANDING ON STEPS. STEPS OVERTURNED CAUSING EE TO FALL.

April 30, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS SHOVELING CLINKER FROM UNDER NEATH BELT AND STEPPED BACK AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE--LEFT FOOT SLIPPE IN LOOSE CLINKER.

January 24, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED WHILE WALKING AROUND BLOWER. HE FELL AND CAUGHT HIS WEIGHT ON HIS LEFT WRIST.

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