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April 26, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal master electrician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall from ladders

Ee was working on a ladder. He reached for his meter when he and the ladder both fell 8' to the ground. He hit his right shoulder on a pipe and then landed on his left shoulder.

April 15, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND CHASING IRON AND STEPPED ON GROUND THAT WAS UNEVEN BECAUSE OF RAIN AND TRACKS TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

March 30, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was stepping down the ladder on stacker belt, foot slipped off step and put all his weight on left shoulder. He is off duty and taking physical therapy. He has a follow up appointment with the doctor April 7. He has a left shoulder girdle sprain.

March 26, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS COMING DOWN OFF THE PIT. ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN EE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL, CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS R. ARM & JAMMING HIS R. SHOULDER. DOCTOR PUT EE ON MUSCLE RELAXERS & EE RETURNED TO WORK FULL DUTY. ON 4/13/04 AROUND 10:10 AM, EE WAS LOADING 30" IDLERS INTO BACK OF PICKUP, REINJURING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. TAKEN TO EMERG. ROOM FOR X-RAYS. PUT OFF DUTY & PT 4 DAYS/WEEK.

October 24, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall from machine

employee stumbled while climbing up bank from dredge at end of his shift. He hurt his left hip and knee. This was reported as information only-no medical treatment sought. His left knee started hurting him and he had an MRI done-small tear in left knee. He had surgery on his knee on April 19, 2004. He has been working full time until the date of his surgery on April 19.

July 14, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATES HE WAS CLOSING THE HATCHES ON THE BULKTRUCK WHICH HAD NO LOWER LADDER. HE ATTEMPTED TOGET OFF TRUCK & SLIPPED & FELL & CUT HIS UPPER ARM ON A BRACKET.

May 1, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO CLEAN OUT THE CUTTERHEAD, EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN A HOLE IN THE CATWALK.

February 24, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING TO CONTROL HOUSE AT BC9. AS HE STEPPED ON THE PLATFORM HE STEPPED ON SOME ICE & HE FELL.

November 4, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE DREDGE LADDER, FOOT WENTTHROUGH A PLACE IN THE CATWALK CUTTING HIS SHIN.

August 29, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF HAUL TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND BUMPED HIS KNEE. EE REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THAT TIME. ON 9/13/02 EE ASKED TO SEE THE DR BECAUSE HIS KNEE WAS STILL HURTING. THE DR TOLD THE EE TO TAKE OFF WORK UNTIL HE COULD SEE A SPECIALIST FOR HIS KNEE. THE COMPANY DID NOT RECEIVE THE INFORMATION ON THE EE BEING TOLD TO STAY OFF WORK UNTIL 9/17/02.

May 14, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS AT THE CONTROLS OF PLANT 2, WENT BETWEEN CONVEYOR & PLANT, HUNG HIS FOOT & FELL AGAINST ELECTRICAL BOX LATCH, EAR HIT LATCH, HITTING HIS RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD.

February 26, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall from machine

EE STATES: LOADING A SHOT AND TRYING TO RETRIEVEDETONATORS. A GUST OF WIND BLEW THE TOP OF THE ALUMINUM BOX CLOSED ON TOP OF MY HEAD AND KNOCKED ME OFF THE BUMPER OF THE PICKUP TRUCK.

August 13, 2001 AR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLIMBED UP ON THE LOW BOY TRAILER AND FELL THROUGH A HOLE IN THE DECKING, WHEN HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HANDS HE RIPPED HIS RIGHT PINKIE FINGERNAIL OFF.

July 28, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE JUMPED OFF WORKBOAT ONTO LEFT LEG, STUMBLED AND WENT DOWN ON LEFT KNEE.

July 24, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN MECHANIC SHOP AND TRIPPED ON TORCH LEAD, RESULTING IN FRACTURE TO RIGHT HAND.

April 17, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DESCENDING A LOADER LADDER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED. AS HE CAUGHT HIMSELF TO KEEP FROM FALLING HE FELT A PULL IN THE GROIN AREA. THE EE WAS PUT ON MODIFIED DUTY, BUT A FOLLOW UP EXAM ON 5- 18-01 DIAGNOSIS WAS MADE FOR TEMPORARY DISABILITY.

March 14, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING MUFFLER FROM DRAGLINE ENGINE, EE SLIPPED AND STRAINED LEFT KNEE. ON FOLLOW-UP VISIT 4/12 TO DR.'S OFFICE THE DIAGNOSIS FOR SURGEWRY WAS MADE AND SCHEDULED FOR 4-13-01.

January 27, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING DOWN WALKWAY OF #6 SHAKER AND SLIPPED. EE REPORTED ACCIDENT ON 3-5-01. NOT REPORTED BY COMPANY DUE TO PENDING DR.'S REPORTS.

January 3, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc-South Central Reg. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING ROCK OFF A CONVEYER BELT. HE STARTED TO WALK BACK DOWN ON THE CATWALK AND SLIPPED ON SOME LOOSE GRAVEL. HE FELL, BRUISING HIS LOWER BACK AND BUTTOCKS. HE INITIALLY DECLIN ED MEDICAL HELP BUT THE NEXT DAY INFORMED HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE FELT HE NEEDED TO BE SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN.

December 18, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS STANDING AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS AND FELL DOWN 5-6 STEPS. INJURY DID NOT APPEAR SERIOUS AT FIRST, BUT HAS CONTINUED TO HURT. HE MAY REQUIRE SURGERY.

September 27, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS ON THE CATWALK BRING OIL TO PUT IN HYDRAULIC TANK, CORNER OF CATWALK GAVE WAY.

August 31, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN RAILROAD TRACKS AND TRIPPED AND FELL ON RAIL OF TRACK CAUSING FRACTURE TO BONE OF LEFT LEG.

February 18, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 2/16/00WAS PLACED ON MODIFIED WORK RESTRICTIONS UNTIL 3/17/00. EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING TRUCK STAIRWAYAND HAND SLIPPED OFF RAILINGS, CAUSING SHOULDER STRAIN.

February 1, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Fall onto or against objects

TWO MEN WERE PRIMING THE PUMP ON THE PONTOON. THEY BOTH STOOD ON THE SAME SIDE CAUSING THE PONTOON TO FLIP. THEY LANDED ON THE ROCKS IN THE WATER.

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