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November 13, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

Our driver was attempting to unhook hoses from the tractor to the trailer so they could disconnect the tractor from the trailer. Their foot got tangled with the step on the back deck of truck. Although they were holding on to the safety bar, they slipped and fell. They bruised their left side.

November 15, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was replacing a take up on a conveyor belt when, while doing so EE slipped resulting in a loss of balance and EE's arm impacted a guard adjacent to the belt. Went to doctor and was released to full duty that day. Followed up with doctor and fluid containing blood was drained from hematoma. Received doctors' notes on 12/4/23.

March 31, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting on the bus to ride underground and tripped on the first step. When EE caught self, EE hit EE's finger on the step.

March 18, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was steam cleaning haul truck (H-14) at the steam jenny. Climbing down off of truck and foot slipped. Was holding wand in one hand. Fell from 2nd rung from the top landing on the ground hitting the left side of EE's body. ER visit confirmed nothing broken. Put on work restriction due to soreness and limited motion.

May 9, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee working in 24E @ 37S, tripped over rock and hit shin on another rock. Employee worked next two days without issue. On Monday 5/14 employee asked for doc. apt to have evaluated. Injury evaluated 5/15, diagnosed with severe contusion employee put on limited duty 5/16 to 5/18.

October 19, 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
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Fall from machine

The driver was pulling a load from the mill location in the afternoon of 10/19/17. EE had an incident with the truck and trailer causing the load to shift. While trying to remove the straps from the load, EE fell off the trailer. EE broke wrist and toe. EE received stitches near eye, as well.

June 20, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee on bed of pick up truck picking up empty paint cans. When employee attempted to exit bed of truck, EE elected to step off on the tire side, as opposed to back. The back had a step provided by bumper. As EE exited the side, right foot on tire, left foot caught the wooden bed rail, as EE unhooked the foot, EE pulled it back, landed on left foot awkwardly, twisting knee.

December 27, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee over stepped the first step and fell down four steps.

December 14, 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
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

It was raining. The employee slipped on wet lime. This caused him to fall to the ground. He was checked out at the hospital. He has an inflammation in his back.

November 19, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to office and slipped on wet pavement which had lime dust spillage and injured his knee.

October 16, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had just come down from the scaffolding and was standing on the 5th floor of the kiln when he turned to stop and twisted his ankle.

December 5, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The flatbed driver slipped and fell near the tire wash out area. He thought that he broke his arm, so we sent him to the hospital to get an x-ray. Due to our work schedule, he will be off Monday, December 8, 2014. He will return to work on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. A woman stopped in her vehicle to help him. He did not get her name.

November 12, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Parked lift, stepped out onto rock and rolled left angle.

March 20, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down from a piece of equipment and his foot missed a step and as he fell he strained his right shoulder.

November 27, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee slipped on ice and fell twisting his leg.

October 2, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from ladders

Employee was decending from ladder and his foot slid down bottom two rungs and twisted his knee when his foot hit the floor

June 18, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Employee, was working at height and fell approximately 9 feet to the surface below when the weld of tie off point failed. Employee sustained broken ribs and bruising.

November 22, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on catwalk of the Gradall, mechanical scaler doing his pre shift, checking the oil. Employee was bent over closing the bottom engine cover latch and when he went to stand back up he lost his balance and fell off catwalk.

July 23, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Our Employee was moving an small extension ladder with both hands, trying not to hit another Employee. The Employee stepped back and his left foot went over the kick plate and into a guarded hole in the floor of the Turbine/Generator operating deck. The employee did a split and strained his groin.

May 13, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee stepped out of the equipment (Gradall Scaler) he was doing a pre-shift on, missed the step and jumped to the ground.

November 1, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from hydrate to coal hopper, watching for plug ups.

July 14, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employees right foot slipped on a rock and he fell, hitting his right arm just below the elbow.

April 15, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on a pallet containing metal covers for screws placing tools in the bed of his service truck before moving it, when he slipped and fell, cutting his right lower leg.

June 2, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down a ladder at old water tank, when he slipped.

October 10, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

Bottom step of Gradall broke when employee was getting in to it, causing him to come down and hit his abdomen, strain his back and right knee. The accident happened on 10/10/07, he went out on lost time 5/7/08.

August 24, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp. was walking up steps, going to old kiln floor, his foot slipped off of step and he hyperexteded his right knee when his right foot landed on the floor. Employee had an MRI done on 9/20/07 and was given a shot of cortisone in his knee. The doctor put him off work until 9/25/07.

February 5, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hooking up a welding lead to thaw a water line when he slipped on the ice. *Note* Employee returned to work on 2/5/07. He could not get a doctors app. till 2/22/07. On 2/22/07 the doctor put him on leave.

February 5, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was inspecting hinge point on a gradall, when he slipped and twisted his back.

November 13, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped while walking on catwalk of the Gradall. He struck his jaw on the handrail of the Gradall. He damaged a tooth.

November 14, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on tracks of scaler and hurt lower back

October 14, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and fell on left leg, twisting hip and ankle. Employee did not seek medical attention until 11/03/05

July 31, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from ladders

Was coming down a ladder and slipped and fell on left side.

January 10, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pushing crate off of pallet jack and slipped and fell on left knee.

December 29, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Fall from machine

Was climbing the ladder on a loader and slipped and fell off.

September 24, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping out of the vehicle when he twisted his knee.

September 14, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping out of #1 kiln hood when he twisted his ankle. The legiment tore and broke bone on top of his foot.

June 16, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

While getting in Hammer, employee's foot slipped off the step due to mud buildup and he fell, hitting his chest against the door frame. Went to doctor who reported a cracked rib. Doctor sent employee back to work. Employee continued to work until he stated the pain was to severe; that was on 6-21-04.

April 1, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING NEW SCREEN CLOTHES WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER THE SEALING LIP FOR THE SCREEN HOOD AND FELL ON HIS HIP.

February 7, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING FROM THE CHANGE HOUSE TO THE MAINT SHOP WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE DESIGNATED WALKWAY. ALL AREAS AROUND THE PARKING LOT, MAIN OFFICE AND CHANGEHOUSE WERE CLEAR OF SNOW AND ICE. THE AREA WHERE THE EE FELL HAD BEEN SCRAPEDFOR SNOW, BUT INCEMELT HAD NOT YET BEEN APPLIED.

August 30, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GETTING OUT OF H-10 TRUCK, AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT, HIS FOOT SLIPPED TWISTING HIS KNEE ON THE FLEX LADDER.

January 29, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall down stairs

THE EE WAS HOOKING UP OIL LINE TO THRUST OF #2 KILN WHEN STANDING ON PORTABLE STEPS. THE STEPS FLIPPED BACKWARDS HITTING HIM ON THE LT. LEG ANDWHEN HE REACHED TO CATCH HIMSELF HE FELT HIS LT. SHOULDER POP.

December 3, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING WITH ANOTHER ON THE HOOD TO #5 KILN WHEN HE TRIPPED ON SOMETHING AND FELL FROM THE DECK OF THE STEPS, ABOUT 3 FEET, ONTO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

October 25, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING A RUBBER AIR HOSE FROM THE PUMP HOUSE TO THE #24 TIRE OF THE #5 KILN, USING THE CONDUIT FOR SUPPORT. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TOSS THE HOSE TO THE PLATFORM AT THE TIRE HIS FOOT SLIPPED ODD THE CONDUIT AND HIS FOOT LANDED ON ROCKS ALONG SIDE THE CONDUIT.

October 23, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

EE WAS EXITING THE CAT D300D HE MISSED THE SWINGING STEP AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

September 12, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF THE KILN FLOOR SHANTY HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

June 5, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF #1 GATHERING BELT. A PIECE OF GRATING THAT THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON DROPPED OFF OF ITS SUPPORTS. THE EMPLOYEE FELL 11' ONTO AN UNCLINE OF H ARD MUD AND ROLLED OR SLID ANOTHER 9' TO EXIT. THE BIN AND THEN FELL ANOTHER 3' TO THE GROUND LEVEL AND LANDED ON TOP OF SCREENINGS.

May 17, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS KNEE WHEN HE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE BOLTER.

October 4, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE WAS DOING HIS PRESHIFT INSPECTION WHEN HE SLIPPED ONT HE LADDER CAUSING HIS BATTERY PACK TO JAM INTO HIS RIGHT RIBS AND BACK.

June 21, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE WAS ON A MINE RESCUE TRAINING SITE, AT ONAN UNDERGROUND COAL MINE. THE BATTERY ON HIS HEAD LAMP WENT DEAD AND HE TRIPPED AND FELL.

April 4, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF THE SKID STEER WHEN THE HEEL OF HIS BOOT CAUGHT THE TOP OF THE BUCKET CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE LANDED ON HIS RIGHT KNEE, BOTH HANDS AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FOREHEAD . EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 5/1/00.

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