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October 22, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was at TT1 Transfer belt when EE's head came into contact with a cross member beam. The employee tripped and fell to the ground where EE suffered an injury to their ankle.

December 11, 2023 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner mis-stepped on uneven working surface and inquired their left ankle.

September 4, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall from ladders

Electrician using a ladder 15 feet in the air asked spotter who was holding ladder to retrieve a different tool. When spotter let go of the ladder it slipped out from underneath EE. Electrician was using fall protection, the force of EE stopping caused strains in EE's back and hip.

November 24, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking from B Belt up C Belt, slipped with coal on floor and twisted knee.

September 21, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall from ladders

Climbing extension ladder to get platform on front of crusher to check main belt take-up adjustment. Slipped and/or lost footing and fell about 8' on back.

September 17, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Disposing excess raw material in appropriate pile. Tripped over unseen rock and fell on left side, elbow, arm and shoulder.

March 22, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning off a table in the raw mill, employee stepped over wheel, leg got stuck and twisted ankle.

January 28, 2020 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking from parking lot to building, stepped on ice, slipped and twisted both knees.

November 13, 2019 CO · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was measuring coal piles in the long shed and lost footing due to loose material. Employee split legs and felt pain in pelvic area upon recovery of fall.

September 24, 2018 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing across railcar ladder, foot slipped or missed step and employee fell approximately 5ft. Trying to catch self, injuring right wrist.

July 30, 2018 NM · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Hands were full, slipped off of step going upstairs. Hit left shoulder and chin (face).

April 26, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator stepped off of the loader ladder and the floor was not even and they twisted their ankle.

April 11, 2017 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall from ladders

While patching a hole in the coal silo, and while coming down the ladder ee missed the last step and fell.

March 20, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading Baker Test Equipment from back of Ford pick-up truck. Employee set the unit on the ground. Employee lifted unit with right hand and started toward finish mill hydraulic room. As employee placed employee's right foot on concrete downward step, employee felt employee's right knee give way.

May 31, 2016 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall down stairs

Tripped on step in ER Room while exiting, fell on step and hit back and rib cage. Employee stated EE was fine and did not need a doctor's care.

January 15, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall from ladders

While working on airslide in dusty environment employee's glasses became foggy due to dust mask. Dust stuck to EE's glasses and obstructed EE's vision while EE was descending the ladder. EE missed a step and fell. EE bruised left hip and glute and left elbow.

January 12, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off of an excavator and slipped on the ice. EE hurt right ankle.

September 30, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was talking to another employee while setting up a guzzler hose to clean underneath the scale. Employee stepped into the open manhole with one leg and stopped himself from going all the way in. He hit his torso, but felt fine until the next day when he felt soreness in his ribs. He was taken to the doctor on 10/1/2015 for evaluation. He had fractured 2 ribs.

September 24, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall from ladders

At 7:10pm employee entered the Ctrl Room with blood on his neck/shirt & hands. He said he was climbing an extension ladder. He was 2/3 up & the ladder slipped out from under him. He hit the back of his head on the concrete floor resulting in a 2" cut. He was taken to the hospital at 7:43pm. He said he received 5 staples to close the wound & was home. He will be at work 9/25/15.

July 28, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of teleforker and twisted right knee. Employee heard a "pop" and felt pain.

April 9, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall from ladders

A bolt on a step ladder on a rock track drill broke. Driller fell catching his leg in the ladder. On 04/13/2015 driller requested medical attention. The doctor found minor damage to knee and prescribed physical therapy. Driller returned to full time duty. After several weeks of PT surgery was scheduled. Surgery was performed on 06/23/2015. Driller returned to full duty 06/29/2015.

September 21, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was doing routine oil checks on loaders and water trucks. It was muddy and slick due to rain. He unlatched the hood of the water truck, put his left foot on the standing area and used both hands to open the hood. It didn't open so he leaned forward and pulled harder. As it started to come up his left foot slipped and he fell to the ground.

August 20, 2014 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee climbed on top of the truck to grab the wheel chocks. He jumped off the rear bumper landing on both feet. He did not feel pain at the time, until 4 days later.

August 14, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Truck parked by bottle cage behind warehouse in gravel. Planted left leg/knee, swung right leg into pickup truck. Left leg gave out as employee was getting into truck. He started to fall but caught himself on truck floorboard. Felt a pop in his knee and a twist.

February 19, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Fell over cable tray installed on the ground hitting left knee

March 22, 2012 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall from ladders

EE was climbing up a ladder to remove a copper line to clean a fire eye. As he got to the top of the ladder it started to slide off its resting place sending him to the ground. He fell on his hip and dislocated his left shoulder. He did not get a chance to tie off because he did not get to the top of the ladder. Ladder was a 22 ft extension ladder.

December 9, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off of stairway onto a concrete slab and twisted their ankle. This resulted in a hairline fracture to the bone.

December 2, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking up stairs on Transfer Tower 1 when he tripped. As he was falling, he reached out his hand to grab the handrail and jammed his finger against the handrail. Employee sought medical treatment on his own on 12/13/09, via Urgent Care, and it was verified that he had fractured his finger. Employee did not report the injury to the employer until 12/15/09.

February 15, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee lost balance and fell on to kiln anchors. Suffered lacerations to the right knee and face.

February 5, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking from the jobsite office to a company vehicle, the employee slipped on the snow and ice, twisted the right ankle and fell.

January 23, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking on plant property when he slipped on ice and fell, causing him to strain his shoulder. Employee has been treated since the injury, but the injury did not become reportable until he received a steroid (Cortisol) shot at his last Doctor's visit.

September 26, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee climbed a ladder to the top of the baghouse, when his foot was caught in the last rung of the ladder, causing him to fall onto the top of the baghouse, which was at the same level as the top rung of the ladder. The employee encountered abrasions to his ear, head, and neck, and suffered broken bones in his right foot.

January 6, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on ice and struck his left knee on the ground.

December 28, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off a concrete foundation onto the snowy area and slipped, straining the back.

November 30, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping down from a crane, lost his grip on the ladder and fell 2 feet to the ground on the hip.

March 28, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was assisting a fellow coworker that began to have a seizure by supporting him from behind. Victim of seizure began to fall; employee did his best to lessen the impact and injured his left wrist when both landed. Doctor issued employee brace and scheduled physical therapy sessions to lessen soreness.

November 30, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was on equipment inspection prior to start up of crusher. Slipped/tripped on the steps of the primary belt and broke right ankle. Cleanup was in progress at the time of the accident to clear the light dust and sparse rock.

April 3, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A SOUND SCREEN AND DESCRIBED A MOMENT OF INATTENTION. AT THAT TIME HE ALLEGES HE HOOKED HIS RIGHT FOOT UNDER THE SCREEN FRAME AND TRIPPED, DROPPING HIS RIGHT KNEE TO THE GROUND.

March 15, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UPON ENTERING THE CONTROL ROOM AREA, EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON UNEVEN FLOOR.

January 3, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING UP A PILE OF DUST ALONG #3 CLINKER BELT IN THE AREA WHERE THE FLOOR BEGINS TO SLOPE TOWARD THE FEED END OF THE BELT. AS EE WAS LIFTING A LOADED SHOVEL, HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED O N SOME LOOSE CLINKER IN THE PILE. WHEN EE SLIPPED, HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT FOOT AND KNEE.

December 2, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE SLIPPED ON SLAG SPILLAGE ON THE GROUND NORTH OF THE NO.2 SLAG BELT CONVEYOR. EE FELL FORWARD HITTING HIS HEAD ABOVE THE LEFT EYE ON THE BELTCONVEYOR FRAMEWORK

September 29, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF THE COAL TUNNEL AND HIS VISION WAS AFFECTED BY THE BRIGHT SUNLIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL. EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON THESTEPS AND FELL DOWN AT THE EAST END OF THE TUNNE L. DURING THE FALL, EMPLOYEE HIT HIS FOREHEAD ONTHE END OF A SECTION OF HANDRAIL.

May 18, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES THAT INJURY OCCURRED WHILE HE WAS DESCENDING THE STAIRWELL FROM THE 5TH FLOOR OF THE MILL BUILDING. EE STOPPED TO OBSERVE MILL OPERATION. WHEN HE STARTED AGAINS, HIS LEFT FOOT BECAM E STUCK ON THE FLOOR GRATING AND IN TURNING RIGHT, HIS LEFT KNEE "POPPED". EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 5-25-00 WHEN TREATMENT FOR HIS KNEE & ASSOCIATED SORE BACK REQUIRED TIME OFF WORK.

January 15, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF OF A COAL MILL BEING REPAIRED AND TURNED TO ACCESS A LADDER. DURING THE TURNING MOTION, EE INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE.

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