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December 14, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he strained his right groin area as he slipped while sweeping clinker and did a half spllit. He failed to report this accident until 12-15-09 at 8:50 AM. He was sent to the Industrial Clinic and was placed on restricted work duty. This alleged incident is being investigated as to whether or not it is work related or an incident that may have happened at home.

June 6, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE a Mine Engineer, was surveying the pit using a GPS system. He walked out 6' from the edge of the bench when the ground sloughed out from under him.

July 9, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall down stairs

EE was walking up steps near K2 cooler when his foot slipped and he hit his face on the step, cutting his lip. The area was free of debris, water, or anything else that may have contributed.

September 7, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing on a 988 loader when he slipped due to wet boots. Employee caught himself, preventing a fall but strained his back.

March 11, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on steel platform designed to catch slag. Platform broke loose from weld under weight of EE and other employee. Employee hit back on on roll press housing leading to bruises on back.

February 3, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off a forklift and lost footing on wet ground. The employee refused medical treatment on 2/3/07. Employee was transferred to another job site when on 2/6/07 he requested medical treatment. Employee was diagnosed with a strain of the left knee and was placed on restricted duty.

January 28, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off the pinion stand to connect the ground when he twisted his left ankle. He was placed on restricted work.

January 17, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee working on inverted cone. Employee slipped/tripped causing a minor injury to his right hand. Minor fracture to thumb/finger.

November 24, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was preparing to move stacker from the west pile when he fell about 8 feet from the lower platform.

August 18, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall from machine

EE was assisting lowering of the boom on the American Crane when a sudden movement startled him causing him to step back. As he stepped back he tripped on a permanently mounted water jug falling to the ground below approx. 4 1/2 feet.

June 20, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE calims to have been exiting Loader 370 (992G) on back steps. EE claims to have fell from steps hitting left side of arm and back on steps.

March 10, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting from AHU395, lost his footing on the ladder and felt a pop in his right shoulder. Next day shoulder felt worse he and wanted to seek medical attention.

April 16, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Internal audit found need to report. EE was walking from mill #11 to storeroom slipped on mill ball and injured knee. EE did not report injury for 7 days.

September 30, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Internal audit found need to report. EE was dumping car #73 when EE was getting off the car #73 when he landed on left foot which rolled inward cause EE to twist his ankle.

May 20, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN CLINKER STORAGE AREA. HE SLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES ON LOOSE CLINKER. THE REPEATED SLIPPING AGGREVATED A PREVIOUS BACK INJURY. HE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 5/22/02.

January 23, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE BUMPED FOOT ON ABANDONED ELECTRICAL BOX CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND HIT HIS LEG ON THE FORKS OF A FORKLIFT RESULTING IN CUTS AND ABRASIONS ON LOWER LEG LEG.

October 11, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ENTRY INTO COOLER HAD WOOD PLANKS TO ALLOW WHEELBARROW MOVEMENT FOR REFRACTORY WORK. ENTRY WAS SLIPPERY FROM SAND & HE SLIPPED & FELL IN COOLER LANDING ON ROLL CRUSHER.

November 14, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex California Cement LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A BEAM APP 20' OFF OF THE FLOOR BELOW AND FAILED TO TIE OFF HIS LANYARD AND FELL APP 20'.

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