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March 20, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company, a Limited Partnership · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Minor was moving a 55 gallon drum utilizing a hand dolly designed to do so. Minor slipped and fell onto left side. Minor complained of left shoulder pain and later taken for medical care. This has been first aid with employee being observed and not restricted of any duty. Ultimately on November 4, 2019 employee underwent surgery on left shoulder resulting in loss time from work.

November 6, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE was climbing down from the operator cab of a loader when he lost his balance and fell to the ground. Was taken to ER on 11/6/11 for x-rays and they were negative. Continued to have pain and a MRI was ordered on 11/15/11. EE was diagnosed on 11/18/11 with a talus fracture.

January 21, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company, a Limited Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Weather was cold and wet. Employee was exiting loader at the end of his shift, when his foot slipped on the slick step. This allowed his weight to shift, causing a sprain to the lumbar region. Employee did not fall.

June 8, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company, a Limited Partnership · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ee stated that he slipped and fell inside the wash plant while attempting to change screens. Ee did not report injury until 5 days later. Ee has a bruised rib.

November 18, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company LP · Fall from machine

Employee slipped and fell while tring to climb up the latter of the loader he was operating. Employee sprained his left wrist from the fall, apperently due to oil on his boots from the fuel area.

December 24, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company, a Limited Partnership · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS REMOVING A 1" PIECE OF METAL PLATE FROM INSIDE OF THE SCRAP DUMPSTER. HE HAS POSITIONED IT ON TO THE FORKLIFT, WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EDGE O F THE METAL PLATE. IT CAUSED A LACERATION ON HISLEF CALF AREA THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

July 15, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company Lp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS ON THE WEST SIDE TOP OF THE PRODUCTION SCREENS, HE THEN SORT OF SLIPPED TWISTING HIS FOOT, HE DIDN'T THINK HE STEPPED ON A ROCK THOUGHT IT WAS THE WAY HE STEPPED.

June 14, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company LP · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I WAS CLIMBING DOWN INTO THE POSSUMBELLY OF THE TYROCK SCREEN. I SLIPPED AND SLID DOWN ABOUT 3'. WHEN MY RIGHT FOOT HIT THE CONVEYOR BELT, I DISLOCATED MY RIGHT ANKLE.

June 14, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company Lp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING ON CHUTE, WHILE CLIMBING DOWN, HECAUGHT HIS SLEEVE OF HIS OVERALLS ON THE CHUTE, CAUSING HIM TO SPIN AROUND HITTING HIS RIBS.

March 7, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON THE GROUND FROM CRUSHERS3 AND 4 TOWARDS TOWER #2, WHEN HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE. THE AREA AROUND WHERE HE WAS WALKING WAS CLEAR OF DEBRIS.

December 17, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company Lp · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE WASH BAY. HE WAS STANDING ON A PLATFORM LADDER HOLDING A WAND FOR WASHING. HE STEPPED BACK THINKING THAT THE METAL WAS THERE AND THERE WAS NONE. IT WAS FO GGY AND HARD TO SEE WITH GREASE AND DIRT COMING OFF THE MACHINE. HE FELL TO THE FLOOR AND LANDEDON SIDE. HARD TO BREATHE, CUT HIS EAR.

November 6, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company LP · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING UP LADDER ON 992C LOADER. LADDER HAD MORNING DEW ON IT CAUSING HIS FOOT TO SLIP AND FALL TO GROUND FROM APPROX. 10' (SECOND RUNG FROM THE TOP).

October 28, 2001 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company LP · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE DOING MAINTENANCE WELDING UNDER SHAKER/SCREEN ON SHOOT. WELDED OR TACKED PIECE OF METAL ON SHOOT. STOOD ON TACKED PIECE OF METAL, TACK OR WELD BROKE CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO SLIP AND FALL 2 TO 2 1/2 FEET. EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 11/6/01 AT HIS REQUEST.

June 22, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company Lp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING UP STAIRS WHEN HE TRIPPED ON STEPAND FELL HITTING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 17, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company LP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL IN A PUDDLE OF OIL IN THE FUEL BAY.

May 10, 2001 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Aggregates Company LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING PLANT, SLIPPED AND GRABBED HOLD OF STRUCTURE TO KEEP FROM FALLING. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEE A DOCTOR UNTIL 5-16-01.

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