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February 8, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking across the yard at 04:05AM, employee tripped over the forks of a forklift and fell to the ground. Due to low lighting in the area, employee was unable to see the forks sticking up 1-2" from the ground. Employee worked the rest of shift without concern but was later seen at an occupational clinic and was given modified work restrictions.

January 10, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped on the walkway at the bottom of the stairs due to an intense rain that had just occurred at the plant. EE did not request medical treatment at the time of the incident. The EE was under first aid care from the time of the incident until physical therapy was prescribed due to lingering shoulder pain. The first physical therapy session was March 6, 2019

April 18, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Struck against stationary object

Injured worker was performing clean-up at the tertiary duct. EE was pulling a bucket of loose material out of the duct with a rope, when ee slipped and fell against the handrail on the scaffold platform hitting lower back.

March 24, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured employee was cleaning up loose material around the 5CD3 tail pulley. As employee was moving backwards with a wheel barrow, employee tripped on a grease drum pallet and fell on employee's left side causing pain to the left side of employee's back and left thigh.

December 3, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was inventorying idlers and stepped over one. His foot slipped and he hyperextended his knee.

October 12, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal machinist SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Fall from machine

The EE in question was dismounting his work truck, when he lost his balance and fell backwards landing on the ground in a seated position, which resulted in a lower back strain.

February 2, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning up in the basement of the pack house and slipped on a thin layer of hydrated cement that he was in the process of cleaning up resulting in a sprain to his left knee.

January 11, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master electrician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking along the roadway on the East side of the switch yard and stepped on the edge of the concrete where it meets the dirt causing him to roll his ankle which resulted in a knee strain.

January 10, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was heading to trailer for lunch when he saw co-workers hung up on beam while making pick w/ crane. He walked into deep pan drag chain room crossing danger tape explaining hole in floor. A 4' x 4' section of grating was taken out to get equip in. When walking in eyes were focused at opening in wall where crane was flying equip in & never saw opening in floor & fell 8' to ground

October 13, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was walking up a rope ladder and lost footing and rolled his ankle.

September 22, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Fall onto or against objects

Tripped while working and back of left hand hit walkway handrail while trying to grab rail to regain balance. Employee mentioned incident to supervisor but declined any treatment at the time. One week later it still hurt, was sent to clinic and x-rays show a fracture. Hand placed in splint. Light duty for 10 days. No lost time.

May 7, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Fall down stairs

The employee in question was carrying tools down a staircase to stow them away, when he slipped and fell forward when he reached the bottom stair, striking his knee to ground, at which point his hand was struck by a jack hammer he was carrying, injuring his left hand.

May 5, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE ASSEMBLED SCAFFOLD LADDER TO LEAN AGAINST I-BEAM AND CLIMBED DOWN. THE LADDER STARTED TO BEND - EE GRABBED ONTO I-BEAM JUST AS LADDER COLLAPSED. EE HUNG FROM I-BEAM THEN FELL FROM APPROX. 15 FEET TO LOWER LEVEL. EE LANDED STRIKING LEFT HAND AGAINST LADDER RESULTING IN DISLOCATED JOINTS.

April 23, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After stepping down from a 2'ladder, the ee turned and felt a pop in his right knee. EE was seen by the Dr. on 04/25/2014. A causation investigation was launched at company's request. The ee underwent surgery to right knee on 09/29/2014. On 12/29/2014,company received causation findings stating that an acute on chronic injury meeting the 1% WC causation requirements occurred.

August 31, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Fall down stairs

While coming down the spiral staircase, a black cat ran in front of the EE startling him where he missed his footing on the third step, fell forward, and jammed his 5th metacarpal causing a spiral fracture.

December 20, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 11/23, the EE noticed pain in his right knee after working as a Brakeman all day. On the morning of 12/20, the EE noticed that his knee had swelled and had pain. He was sent to the clinic where the injury was diagnosed as a possible torn meniscus. The doctor took the EE off until a specialist could evaluate the situation.

May 15, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While the EE was changing a feed line valve, he lost his footing causing him to slip and attempt to catch himself with his hand, causing his shoulder to jam resulting in an inflamed rotator cup.

February 18, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking to his job site, the employee detoured around the designated walkway and strained his knee on the uneven ground.

November 3, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Customer driver parked his truck on the one side of the Safe Racks to open the truck hatches. He proceeded to the top platform and activated the Safe Rack cage on the opposite side of his truck. He fell from the platform to the ground suffering a broken wrist and a head laceration. Also, knocking himself unconscious. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

November 12, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting in the the changing of crane cables. When employee stepped away from under the crane a pry bar was dislodged from an upper location, bounced its way through the framework of the crane, off a side wall, and struck the employee above the left eye causing a laceration.

December 15, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking towards plant storeroom, and slipped on ice, twisting right knee.

October 10, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Fall from machine

While stepping down from the truck employee miss judged the distance, lost his balance and fell backwards.

September 17, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was crawling out of a chute on top of a plank. As he was turning to come through the doorway of the chute he lost his balance. When the employee grabbed his lanyard with his left hand the jerking motion action pulled the left shoulder out of the socket.

July 14, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cleaning the build up on the sewage treatment tank when he slipped and fell on the left bank down the gravel slope.

August 10, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting a loader, and lost his balance on the last step. As he fell, he caught himself sharply with his right hand on the handrail, and his right arm and shoulder took the shock of his fall.

November 25, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall onto or against objects

EE stumbled on catwalk, struck middle finger right hand reaching for hand hold, breaking finger tip.

September 3, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from machine

While descending the moving stairs of the stacker reclaimer, a hidden rock moved forward, ee stepped on it, twisted his ankle and fell.

August 7, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from machine

WHILE COMING DOWN THE LADDER OF A 50T EUCLID HAUL TRUCK, THE EE MISSED THE LAST STEP, FELL AND TWISTED HIS BACK. ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN.

March 15, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING IN BURNER BUILDING AREA, REMOVING WELDING LEADS. EE STEPPED BACK TO TURN, STEPPING DOWN OFF RAMP. HE MISJUDGED THE EDGE AND FELL.

November 29, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS GOING TO HIS VEHICLE AND TRIPPED OVER A PARKING BLOCK, INJURING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

March 16, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING HAUL TRUCK LADDER. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING A SPRAIN TO THE LEFT KNEE.

February 5, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A SAMPLE IN THE NO CRANEWAY AREA, HIS RIGHT LEG SLID DOWN, AND LEFT KNEE POPPED.

April 25, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CALLED OUT TO RECALIFBRATE A CONVEYOR BELT THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED. EE SLIPPED ON SPILLED CLINKER FROM BROKEN BELT THAT HAD FALLEN ONTO CATWALK.

February 2, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from machine

EE JUMPED DOWN OFF TRACK MOBILE AND TWISTED LT. ANKLE.

August 26, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED OVER PIECE OF ANGLE IRON LEFT ON CATWALK, CAUSING A LACERATION AND BRUISE TO RIGHT KNEE.

August 10, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE RAWMILL, ADJUSTING TYRE. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON SAND & OIL CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO SLIP AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

February 20, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING UP SPILLED MATERIAL W/BOBCAT. MATERIAL CONTAINED OIL/GREASE. EE DISMOUNTED FROM BOBCAT AND STEPPED ON BUCKET WHICH HAD GREASE/OIL/DIRT CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

January 19, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE DAY WAS WINDY, EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING FOR THE DAY. HIS HAT BLEW OFF IN PARKING LOT. EMPLOYEE FELL TRYINGTO RETRIEVE HIS HAT, LANDING ON RIGHT ELBOW. THIS INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 1-22-0 1.

July 27, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company · Fall from machine

A CUSTOMER DRIVER JUST HAD A LOAD OF SACK PUT ON HIS TRUCK. HE WAS INT HE PROCESS OF TYING DOWN THE SACKS. HE CLIMBED ONTO HIS TRALER. UNLOUD USE THE REQUIRED ALLEGESS LADDERS, TRIPPED AND FEL L BACKWARDS ONTO THE CONRETE. BROKE BOTH ARMS WRENCHED NECK AND BACK.

April 4, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON A DUST COLLECTOR ON TOP OF THE CEMENT STORAGE SILOS. HE STEPPED ON A PILE OF CEMENT DUST, SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. HE WILL BE ON MODIFIED DUTY FOR 2-3 WEEKS.

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