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October 20, 2025 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Fall from machine

Multiple employees were conducting maintenance on the Sandvik Crusher at Tower 1. Two employees were working on the platform approximately 3 feet above the ground surrounding the crusher, one employee lost footing due to loose material and fell. Plant management and safety were immediately notified, Core Health was contacted, and the employee went to a local clinic for monitoring.

July 15, 2025 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE was servicing a pump. While doing so, the EE slipped catching their leg on a piece of angle iron resulting in a laceration needing sutures.

March 5, 2012 MA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE arrived at the work site prior to the start of his shift. EE proceeded to head towards the mechanic shop EE parked his car in a location that had been plowed last week it was not the designated parking area. The EE got out of his car and proceeded to walk over an area of accumulated snow and ice. While doing so lost his footing and fell on his side.

January 18, 2005 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

While checking oil on loader stepped back and fell off elevator platform.

January 10, 2005 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting out of his service truck #59-152 when he slipped on the ice. He struck his back on the side of the truck.

November 3, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal scalper-screen operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aggregate Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR SLIPPED (DIDN'T FALL) ON AN ICY SPOT AND PULLED HIS LEFT HAMSTRING.

April 22, 2003 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE CLIMBED UP ON HAUL TRUCK TO CHECK FLUID LEVELS. HE SLIPPED ON THE HOOD AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.

June 19, 2002 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS ON A SIT DOWN CREEPER WORKING ON AN ENGINE, HE LOST HIS BALANCE. AS HE WAS FALLING HE HE GRABBED THE BODY OF THE TRUCK WITH HIS LEFT HAND. HE SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS LEFT PINKY FINGER.

January 25, 2002 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLIMBED OUT OF THE CAB OF HIS TRUCK TO MOVE STEEL RODS THAT WERE IN THE WAY. AS HE WAS DOING THIS HE SLIPPED.

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