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October 14, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE drove a stake body truck down to level 12. EE exited the vehicle and then reached back in to turn off a strobe light. While reaching, EE stepped in a 6" hole and tweaked EE's back. Appears to of strained a muscle. Upon clinic visit, EE was deemed unable to currently work. Missed workdays and likely light duty ahead.

July 18, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal shotfirer helper, explosives helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was on the ground helping load a face for a shot. The EE stepped on a rock and twisted EE's left knee and fell to the ground. Work Care was called and recommended a clinic visit. The clinic did an x-ray and said nothing was broken and referred EE to an orthopedic doctor. EE visited the orthopedic doctor on 7/29 who placed the worker on restricted duty and physical therapy.

April 9, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As employee was stepping up and transferring their weight, they rolled their ankle.

October 31, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from machine

Contractor fell while trying to climb down OEM ladder on a CAT 773E haul truck.

August 15, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was descending down the ladder on the scaler. As they did, a foot slipped off of the second (2nd) step. The EE did not fall. They held on to the railing with their left hand and momentum spun their body. This caused their left shoulder to dislocate.

August 2, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was descending a fixed ladder when fell from the ladder striking the handrail below with their lower back causing injury.

May 22, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was tying rebar mat on the ground and tripped. Employee got laceration to right arm from falling on end of rebar.

December 28, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking when EE slipped and fell on ice causing a fall on same level leading to a contusion of the right shoulder.

December 19, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on loose stone at the bottom of a ladder causing a slip and fall on same level causing pain to right hand.

September 26, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was washing down the scale area when employee slipped and fell onto the same level landing on knee. Employee used first aid until employee requested a clinic visit on 10/10/22 where PT was prescribed.

August 24, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from ladders

The employee was standing on the first rung of a step ladder helping out on a crusher repair job when they went to step down and lost balance falling on the catwalk. The employee struck elbow on the catwalk.

March 10, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing stairs in tertiary plant when the rung on the step broke and the employee fell forward hitting knee.

October 28, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While descending a ladder employee lost footing and fell sideways. Employee cut arm on an unknown piece of metal. Employee was taken to the hospital where employee received seven staples to close the wound. Employee released back to work with no restrictions.

September 25, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The injured employee was on the ground, as a rigger for the crane operator. EE and another employee were hooking up the crane cables to the crusher operator building platform. The injured employee stepped up onto the platform to grab the hook, when EE stepped through a hole in the platform. The edge of the expanded metal deck caused a laceration to EE's R/ shin.

August 16, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from ladders

While descending a portable ladder, employee missed the last rung and fell backwards. The employee received a fracture to the left foot.

March 5, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing a ladder and about 8 ft high employee went to step on an angle and it broke which caused employee to fall and strain left lumbar and shoulder.

February 21, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While adjusting crusher setting employee tripped over cable strung between crusher assembly and loader. Employee fell onto walkway causing contusion on left knee.

October 5, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing up a berm to check water flow and a rock shifted causing employee to lose footing and fell forward with hand extended causing a laceration between pinky and ring finger. Required sutures

April 3, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee went to sit down on a guard and it gave out causing employee to hit their head and elbow on the wall behind them.

January 12, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal sweeper operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was assisting on the repair of a broken water pipe under the secondary tower. After they were finished EE was walking under the tower and got foot caught in hoses causing EE to trip and fall resulting in a fracture in ankle of right leg. EE was taken to the ER.

August 26, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from machine

Employee climbing up machine put fuel nozzle in and began fueling the 988f. EE climbed back down to check machine over it auto shut off engaged when full. EE climbed back up to top fuel off as EE was topping off, EE slipped off step landed directly on feet and felt right knee pop.

July 21, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning a spray nozzle on S-17 while standing on the catwalk alongside screen frame. Employee's foot slipped on the wet surface of the catwalk and wedged between the catwalk and screen deck frame.

February 16, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states EE slipped on ice on EE's right elbow near restrooms across from garage resulting in pain in EE's right elbow

November 10, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was turning flat rock stuck in cone crusher and lost his balance when the rock moved and banged his knee on the crusher feed inlet. He later felt pain in his knee and it started to swell. He went to the ER and was X-rayed and diagnosed with a sprain. He was given an immobilizer and crutches to use as instructed and to follow up in 3 to 7 days with a physician.

July 13, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was climbing the steps on a Caterpillar 777 Haul Truck the employee strained his lower back.

April 24, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted knee exiting conveyor head box. Employee was treated at Riddle Hospital where he was diagnosed with a right knee sprain and discharged with instructions of "No weight bearing on right leg until released".

August 27, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped on piece of angle iron sticking out from a pallet of parts by the old scale house after he returned a shove. He fell face down catching himself on his hands and rolled on the ground injuring his right arm. Wrist hurt a little and he shook it off. After about an hour he had pain and could not pick anything up. Took him for X-rays, small compound fracture around elbow.

August 7, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting the welding truck. As he stepped on the running board the bracket broke. The sudden drop caused him to slip and jerk his lower back. He was treated for a lower back strain and returned to restricted duty.

April 30, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking out of the electric house for the plant slipped after taking step to the outside.EE was diag. with a lower back sprain and told to stay out of work for a few days by the treating phys.

January 16, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting Bobcat skid steer loader. IW foot slipped off of snow covered tire while exiting. Employee twisted his right knee as he fell to the ground. IW was released to return to light duty work.

April 20, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was standing on a conveyor catwalk when the conveyor frame broke. Sudden drop of the conveyor caused the employee to fall. As employee was falling he grabbed the handrail and strained his shoulder. Injury has been classified as first aid to this point and will be changed to lost time effective May 26, 2011 We discovered that the employee will require rotator cuff surgery.

July 26, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was assisting on blast crew as a driver & laborer. He was attempting to exit the rear of a straight van truck. He was using the rear door and door frame as hand holds & was reaching with foot to use ICC bumper as a step when his foot slipped. He fell to the ground injuring his right knee dan right shoulder.

April 3, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was coming down the ladder on a 988 Cat loader. He had fueled the machine up and had the nozzle in his hand. He had three points of contact & he thought he was on the bottom step and realized he wsn't. He missed the bottom step and hurt his right knee. He said it didn't really hurt at the time but the next day it was swollen up.

July 30, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down from conveyor head pulley chute and slipped off of a shaft for the flop gate. His leg scraped against the shaft as he fell and scraped his leg causing lacerations.

February 27, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He was walking across driveway toward the Lab Building after putting trash in dumpster. His right ankle rolled out from under him causing him to fall. He fractured and partially dislocated his right ankle. The driveway is level and covered with 1B stone.

November 10, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting off bobcat when his right foot got caught between the frame of the bobcat and frame of the bucket causing injured ee to fall striking his knee on the top of the bucket, which caused a laceration to his right knee.

September 9, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING THE TRUCK, PUT HIS FOOT ON SECOND STEP OF THE LADDER, SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

July 2, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Getting ready to install hoist cable on dragline, employee stepped down turning his knee on rock.

March 21, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Fall from machine

While greasing a drum on a crane, employee slipped and lost his balance causing him to fall on his left leg which went between the dismount steps and the body of the crane while his body bent sideways toward the ground.

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