Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Fall from machine
Employee was climbing off of the rock truck when employee lost footing and fell approximately 4ft. The employee tried to catch themself but landed on left shoulder and left hand.
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April 20, 2023
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was walking and using the hand rail on walkway down to #9 belt Tunnel when EE's left foot slipped forward and EE's left leg extended outwards. EE caught self before EE fell but said EE heard a popping noise around left knee. This was not a lost time until EE went to doctor on 5/16.
August 27, 2014
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Fall onto or against objects
The employee slipped and fell on the ladder while climbing into the water truck.
December 5, 2012
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Struck against stationary object
While working /cleaning, stepped back on a pallet and twisted foot, hyper extended the leg and damaged tendons on right foot
January 17, 2011
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While climbing a conveyor ladder the employee's foot slipped off and jerked his back when he caught himself with his arms.
November 16, 2004
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS MOVING A BOX OF RED D-GEL EXPLOSIVES AND LOST BALANCE, RESULT WAS A MUSCLE STRAIN OF THE LOWER BACK
March 25, 2004
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Fall from ladders
WHILE FUELING THE 988 CAT HI-LIFT THE EE MISSED THE LAST STEP OF THE PROVIDED LADDER AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET TO THE GROUND.
August 7, 2003
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STEPPED DOWN OFF OF THE BACK OF THE POWDER TRUCK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
Decker's Creek Limestone Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A CONVEYER BELT CHUTE AND TRIPPED ON A BRAKE WHILE CLIMBING OUT AND FELL APPROX 3 FT ON HIS ELBOW.
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