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March 8, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall onto or against objects

Service line Truck driver lined truck up improperly underneath spout.EE accessed top of truck using safe access platform. When forcing open hatch against the spout, ee slipped. EE struck nose/face against the handrails, causing broken nose/lacerations. Truck company refuses to gain contractor ID number and file injury themselves.

September 15, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laceration under chin - Employee using jackhammer while standing on 24" platform. Stepped back without looking and fell backwards. Let go of jackhammer and the jackhammer struck him on the chin.

August 3, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing fixed ladder on burner floor to bring down cardox equipment. EE was 4-5 rungs up (4-5ft), when hard hat came off. At the same time, the right foot missed the next rung and the employee fell. The employee tried to stop the fall and fell forward. EE's right elbow and hand made contact with the floor.

June 14, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from machine

Employee was getting off of the Maintenance truck. As he was coming off the truck there was a oil spilled on the bumper causing him to slip and fall to the floor. Fell to the floor on right side of body.

June 20, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving a bucket of rock, and lost footing on uneven surface. He twisted his lower back causing a strain.

March 22, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from machine

Employee was loading cement into a rail car and fell off the side when his fall protection harness take-up reel locked up unexpectedly, causing him to lose balance. He sustained a laceration to his right thumb requiring sutures and a small cut/contusion to his right cheek.

February 2, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER TO CLINKER SILO 4 WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BOTTOM RUNG OF THE LADDER. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIS FALL BY GRABBING THE LADDER AND HYPEREXTENDED HIS LEFT SHOULDER, RESULTING IN A ROTATOR CUFF STRAIN.

November 1, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking out of Finish Mill 3. He had oil/grease on his boots. He stepped into a puddle of water and slipped, twisting his ankle. Employee initially refused any medical attention, but decided to go to a doctor when his ankle began to swell on 11/3/05. His doctor ordered that he not wear his safety footwear until 11/7/05, which restricted his normal duty assignment.

February 15, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE shoveling off a catwalk. Attempting to move an iron plate covering hole in catwalk and fell through hole, approx. 14 ft to pavement.

January 23, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall onto or against objects

Climbing out of roll crusher holding on to a brace going across roller when brace slid off the side & EE fell backward onto roll crusher.

September 21, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE JACKHAMMERING A WATER LINE BROKE, EE FELL BACKWARDS WHILE AVOIDING PRESSURIZED WATER. RT. HAND CAME DOWN ONTO THE CUT CONCRETE SPLITTING THE SKIN IN 2 PLACES.

January 26, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THE INJURY TOOK PLACE ON 1/26/04 DID NOT REQUIRE DOCTOR ATTENTION UNTIL 1/28/04. EMPLOYEE FELL OFF SCAFFOLDING AND INJURED RIGHT SIDE OF BODY.

August 26, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLEANING CHUTE. HE LOST HIS FOOTING AS HE WAS ENTERING THE CHUTE AND HIS LEG HIT THE EDGE, CAUSING LACERATION.

May 8, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

PLANT MGR WAS A PART OF IEEE CONFERENCE TOURING THE HOLCIM MIDLOTHIAN PLANT WHEN EE STRAYED FROM THE GROUP TO LOOK AT A FLY ASH FEEDER UNDER AN INTERSTICE SILO AND STEPPED OFF AN ELEVATED PLATFORM AND FELL APPROX 42" TWISTING LEFT KNEE. SURGERY WILL BE REQUIRED & THERE IS CONCERN FOR A PRE-EXISTING BLOOD DISORDER

April 13, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS AT TOP OF BLENDING ELEVATOR, WALKING DOWN STAIRS AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

November 14, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from machine

EE WAS INSPECTING THE AIR VALVES ON STRING OF 8 CEMENT CARS BEING FILLED WITH CEMENT IN SILO 3. WHILE HE WAS INSPECTING THE CARS. THE LINE OF CARS WAS STRUCK BY CARS BEING DEILVERED BY BNSF. E E JUMPED CLEAR OF THE CARS, LANDING ON THE GROUND.

April 7, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COMPLETED LOADING RAILCAR AND WAS TAKING PHOTO OF CAR A TOP. WHILE FOCUSING CAMERA, EE MOVED TO GET A BETTER PICTURE. HE STEPPED ON WALKWAY AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THERE WAS SUFFICIENT LIGHT AND EE WAS WEARING SAFETY.

March 31, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS WORKING ON A CATWALK. STEPPED BACKWARD OFF A STEP TOT HE LOWER CATWALK 10 INCHES ONTO SMALL PIECE OF REFRACTORY AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

December 16, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING CATWALK FROM TOWER 1 TO BLENDING SILO WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SLOPED GRATING INJURING HIS LEFT WRIST AS HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF. WEATHER CONDITIONS: ICY.

October 25, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER SLIDE DOOR ON ELEVATOR (LINE #2 PREHEATER TOWER) FALLING TO HANDS AND KNEES. STRAIN TO BACK. MODIFIED DUTY.

August 20, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall down stairs

EE SLIPPED/TRIPPED & FELL WHILE DESCENDING STAIRS AT THE SHALE RECLAIMER & SUFFERED AN ARM SRAINCURRENTLY ON MODIFIED DUTY

July 7, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from machine

WHILE WASHING OUT RADIATOR ON BACK OF KOMATSU WA700 LOADER, EMPLOYEE FELL FROM COUNTERWEIGHT OR LADDER POSSIBLY STRIKING THE DIESEL PUMP ON THE WAY DOWN.

March 27, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING TO LINE #1 PREHEATER ELEVATOR WHEN HE WALKED ON SIDE OF RIGHT FOOT CAUSING SPRAIN TO RIGHT ANKLE.

January 25, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal apprentice, trainee SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall from machine

WHILE GETTING DOWN FROM MOTOR FINISH AREA, EMPLOYEE'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF MOTOR BASE CAUSING HIS HAND TO SLIP OFF HANDRAIL AND HIS WRIST GOT SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE WEIGHT OF BODY AND HANDRAIL.

January 21, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE WHEN HE TURNED TO STEP OFF PLATFORM AS HE WAS WALKING DOWN LAST FLIGHT OF STAIRS.

January 12, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WET GROUND.

January 9, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (Texas) LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE JUMPED FROM RAMP AT THE BOTTOM OF WOOD CHIP HOPPER TO THE STAIRS AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE WHEN HE LANDED.

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