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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 10, 2024 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning build up at conveyor, wet muddy conditions. Stepped in soft material twisting, employee sought treatment for knee sprain.

September 8, 2020 AL · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Failed to maintain 3 points of contact dismounting excavator on to uneven ground, twisting ankle resulting in minor soft tissue damage.

January 31, 2020 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc · Fall from machine

On 2/2/2020 the miner reported to the safety supervisor that the miner had fallen while dismounting dump truck on 1/31/2020. Miner stated miner mis-stepped one of the steps causing miner to fall to the ground at a height of approximately 3ft.

May 25, 2017 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was injured while moving a conveyor. The tail pulley end raised off of the ground slightly picking the miner up and allowing ee to fall about 2 feet back to the ground spraining rt ankle and left knee. Restricted duty case, follow up in a week. Miner may return to restricted duty on 05/25/2017.

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