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July 12, 2023 WV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from machine

A loader operator stopped the machine. When exiting the loader, turned to face the cab of the machine to begin climbing down the ladder not establishing 3 points of contact, losing its balance and falling to the ground. Management immediately executed the emergency protocols. No significant injuries were observed at the time of the fall.

August 5, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from machine

An equipment operator slipped from the first step while climbing into an articulated haul truck, causing a strained lower back.

September 1, 2020 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working on a conveyor installing a belt saddle. As employee walked from the South side to the North side of the conveyor to deliver tools, the employee slipped in mud while crossing under the conveyor.

September 9, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aggregate Industries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was closing bottom dump rail car hopper doors when EE slipped and broke ankle.

August 11, 2016 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from piled material

Attempting to install bit into hydraulic hammer. EE was standing atop a rock pile when the rock the left foot was atop rolled causing EE to fall. The employee attempted to catch self causing injury to left arm/wrist.

February 24, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee indicates that as EE came around a vehicle in the workshop EE tripped over EE's own foot, causing EE to fall to the floor. The employee extended EE's arms before the fall and landed on hands. The next day the employee reported sore wrists and was sent for a medical assessment - returned with report of strain.

February 24, 2014 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was in the process of descending the ladder of an off-road haul truck during pretrip inspection and slipped on step (fall to below). EE sustained fracture to left leg (unspecified). EE stated buildup of mud on his boots caused him to lose traction with step surface.

December 7, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aggregate Industries · Fall from machine

Shutting door on the loader while getting out. Lost balance and fell to the ground.

October 4, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

After coming off a ladder the employee slipped in the mud (it had been raining most of the day) hit his knee on a sharp rock and cut requiring 7 stickers.

March 30, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from machine

While climbing up a ladder to fuel machine, employees hand slippped off the rail causing him to fall to the ground. Employee suffered bruises to back and leg and is on restricted duty.

November 13, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on muddy ground. He lost his footing and twisted his knee.

November 13, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While shoveling debris from Primary Crusher, our employee slipped in mud. He caught himself with his right hand, causing pain and swelling of his thumb.

September 7, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee states that while working in the Screenhouse he lost his footing on rocks at the top of the stairs between 7 & 8 screens. He twisted his right ankle and impacted the stair rail with his left knee. He says that the ankle is the most painful.

April 11, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Exiting a skid-steer, the operator's foot slipped off the foot rest (between the front of the machine and the forks). He twisted his left ankle.

November 14, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from piled material

While attempting to secure a concrete block used as a counter weight, the strap that was holding the block broke. The employees right foot was resting on the block as he was securing the counter weight. When the block fell so did the employee.

September 19, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee slipped and fell down steps leading to #3 Screen.

August 20, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The accident occurred on 8/20/2005 but the employee did not seek treatment until 8/25/2005. Two maintenance employees were taking a seat out of a D6H dozer. As they were moving the seat out the the cab one employee slip and felt a pull in his back.

October 28, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Conditions were good for the job of removing worn out screen cloth,It was dry, and plenty of lighting.

May 27, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling waste material at the tailpulley of 6 conveyor, slipped and turned his ankle and was in a lot of pain. Taken to Shadey Grove hosp. for x-rays, Bad sprain .

November 14, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON THE WATER TRUCK PLATFORM PUTTING ON A SWEAT SHIRT OVER HIS HEAD. STEPPED OFF THE EDGE OF PLATFORM AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 8 FT TO THE GROUND.

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