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October 4, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on a catwalk when they slipped and grabbed onto the handrail for support. In doing so, a pain was felt in the shoulder. Injured went to doctor on 10/7/21 and was taken off work.

June 16, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping from the cab to the track of the excavator and rolled an ankle.

September 17, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Fall from machine

Employee stated was climbing up the steps on a haul truck when employee lost balance and fell.

October 7, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated ee was cleaning the concrete pad with a hose when ee stepped off the pad and strained knee.

October 8, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated employee was walking towards a water pump to refuel it, while walking down the hill employee slipped and twisted employee's ankle.

June 24, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was running to turn on computer screen for the slurry and rolled their ankle.

December 7, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Fall from machine

The employee was exiting haul truck, her ankle gave out causing her to fall. Employee sought medical treatment after she was laid off and documentation to the extent of treatment was provided to the employer on January 20, 2015.

March 25, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped off of a concrete footing and twisted his ankle.

November 23, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was climbing onto a trackhoe, slipped bumping his left elbow.

July 26, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting the 992 C loader and missed the last step causing him to twist his left ankle. Initially treated in the ER, was released without restrictions. He requested medical treatment again, 11/4/10 was given an steroid injection to the ankle, medical records recieved 11/18/10 notifying us of the injection.

October 2, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported he stepped down from truck tire onto a rock and twisted his left ankle.

August 9, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AFTER EXAMINING THE NEW CONVEYOR, THE EMPLOYEE CLIMBED DOWN FROM THE CONVEYOR, STEPPED ON LOOSE MATERIAL AND FELL TO THE GROUND JAMMING LEFT THUMB CAUSING DISLOCATION.

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