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February 27, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee carrying 5 gallon buckets when he slipped, fell and landed on his back.

August 3, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall down stairs

While walking down the stairs with an armful of obsolete stock the employee slipped and fell down the stairs.

June 26, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing head liners in the ball mill, employee lost footing while hooking liner to the hoist and strained his upper back. Employee was placed on restricted duty for 2 days.

April 20, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall from machine

While climbing into the assigned haul truck the employee slipped, lost his footing and fell 10 ft to the ground.

February 24, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing liner in the mill when his foot slipped causing strain to the lower back. Employee was released to modified duty but declined the modified duty position.

January 9, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor suffered a broken left leg and right heel when he inadvertently stepped back off mill pier while installation of raw mill bearing housing was underway. Employee fell approximately 15'5". Employee had removed his fall protection to gather parts on the ground below and had failed to put it back on.

August 5, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was removing a clamp out of a 12" drisco pipe at EV 5 51. When the last bolt was removed from the clamp, the pipe dropped down striking the employee in the chest. This caused the employee to fall to the ground landing on his left flank.

July 25, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down the stairs when his foot slipped off the step. The employee held on to the stair rail but felt pain in his low back.

July 19, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While cleaning under Palblizer; employee's foot slipped striking a metal cross beam. Injury became reportable after extensive medical treatment.

February 3, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was using a jack hammer when he slipped and fell, striking his left shoulder. Injury was not reported to employer until 2/13/06.

December 7, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking along a wet/muddy conveyor path, ee slipped and twisted his leg/knee.

November 7, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING THE LADDER OF CAT TRUCK TO INSPECT AREA. THE AREA WAS DARK AND HE DID NOT REALIZE STEP TO GROUND WAS MORE THAN NORMAL. EMPLOYEE FELL BACKWARDS INJURING RIGHT ARM, WRIST, NECK AND BACK. HE DID NOT REPORT TO SUPERVISOR UNTIL 11-8-05. INITIALLY TREATED AS 1ST AID. ON 2ND VISIT TO DOCTORS 11-9-05 CHANGED TO REPORTABLE DUE TO MEDICATION PRESCRIBED.

June 11, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping off dozer when he stepped on a rock and fell backwards. He caught himself with his hands to break his fall.

March 4, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was fueling truck- upon returning to lube truck he stepped into mud/ rocks and felt ankle roll over. Diagnosis- sprained ankle- restricted duty- reportable.

February 4, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAD DOING HIS ASSIGNED TASK OF CLEAN UP. EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CARRY OUT A PIECE OF I-BEAM. EE HAD SEEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CARRY THE I-BEAM ON HIS SHOULDER. EE THOUGHT THIS WAS AN EASIER WAY OF CARRYING OUT THE I-BEAM. WHEN EE PICKED UP THE I-BEAM TO HIS SHOULDER, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL, RESLUTING IN A RIGHT INDEX, MIDDLE AND RING FINGER FRACTURE.

August 12, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall down stairs

WHILE CHECKING 8BC-1 TO 8BC-2 DISCHARGE; WHEN GOING DOWN THE STAIRWAY EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON MAT 4, LANDING ON HIS TAILBONE. DUE TO MEDICATION ON DOCTOR'S VISIT OF 9/13/04, THIS HAS BECOME REPORTABLE.

April 4, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON A CHINK OF CLINKER WHILE PUSHING A WHEELBARROW - TWISTED LT KNEE.

February 13, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR STEPPED OFF DRILL ONTO A ROCK & TWISTED ANKLE.

September 26, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ON UNEVEN SURFACE, STEPPED ON BROKEN CONCRETE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

April 16, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYHEE PUT HIS FOOT OUTSIDE STEP, HE WENT TO TURN HIS BODY TO GET OUT OF TRUCK. HIS FOOT DID NOT TURN WHEN HIS BODY DID, THEREBY CAUSING A SPRAIN OF THE KNEE.

August 12, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TWEAKING LIMIT SWITCH. HE DUCKED TO MOVE BACK TO AVOID GETTING HIT. IN THE PROCESS HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

July 17, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER STEPPING DOWN FROM LOADER TRUCK, EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN A ROCKY AREA CAUSING HIM TO SPRAIN RIGHT FOOT AND ANKLE, HEAL OF FOOT ALSO.

May 10, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall from machine

EE STOOD ON TOP OF A PUMP TO GET LEVERAGE TO CLOSE A STICKING VALVE. THE VALVE HANDLE CAME OFF AND EE FELL BACKWARD.

April 18, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO THE TRUCK WITH SAMPLES OF WHEN SHE TRIPPED OVER A METAL STAKE, HITTING LEFT ANKLE.

July 7, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM EQUIPMENT AND TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF RE-BAR, EMPLOYEE FELL DOWN (RIGHT KNEE HITTING THE GROUND).

April 3, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A LADDER OUT OF THE WAY; HE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE FORKLIFT AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

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