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March 1, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was in Pit #3 of Plymouth Meeting Quarry to take pictures. EE was walking back to EE's vehicle and stepped on a rock while crossing 6' wide mud wash. The rock gave way, and the employee fell sideways. EE struck the left side of EE's head on a rock. Left ear was lacerated requiring stitches.

August 21, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall from machine

Emp strapped a starter on a flatbed p/up & felt the need to climb onto flatbed to secure strap. Emp did this task with a co-worker. When done w/tie-down, emp went to the rear & went down forward on a step bumper, w/out handholds and missed the step and fell on side with right elbow, forearm and hip taking the impact

September 24, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Checking the coolant level on the 982M. To do this the hood is raised on the machine and the employee climbs onto the rear step and visually inspects the coolant tank. EE did so and while climbing down from the step EE slipped, landing on the ground on their feet. EE then moved backwards, tripping over a wheel chock on the ground and landed on top of the wheel chock on their back.

February 25, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While cutting I-beams, 1 emp. cutting had IE hold the beam as EE cut the bolts & letting the beam fall away. The beam came loose, IE pushed the beam & lost balance falling w/ the beam. They cut the beam loose, & partner said, LET IT GO. Losing balance, fell w/ the beam. IE hit knee on the tail support for the tail pulley conveyor. Laceration of R Knee.

July 6, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials Inc · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking up steps when one side of the tread gave way.

September 30, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall from headframe, derrick or tower

attempting to reach a float on the slurry tank, the emp. stretched across 2 beams w/out a harness & not able to hook into an anchor point. In the act lost his grip & fell to the ground, sprained his back & a few contusions due to the fall. Taken to the clinic, released on light duty & given percocet for pain. X-rays were taken. the employee will report to work tomorrow morning.

January 21, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Cold, icy conditions. Work areas were being de-iced. Employee was going to his haul truck when he slipped on a patch of ice and struck the back of his head. Employee was transported to hospital where he was diagnosed with a mild to moderate concussion.

January 10, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming into work walking on company parking lot. Conditions were dark and icy. Employee slipped on dark ice. Felt pain. Employee was taken to hospital for treatment. Employee was diagnosed with tear of lateral meniscus.

December 11, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing screens when he slipped on ice on catwalk, twisting his right ankle, causing a fracture.

August 2, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving pumps from a lower level of the quarry to a higher level due to heavy rain falls. Employee was wading in 2' of water to disconnect pump hoses and to rig pumps for the lift. Employee slipped on an unseen rock below the water. Fell to his right side. Attempted to stop his fall, his right arm suffering a right shoulder contusion.

September 27, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HIGHWAY MATERIALS, LLC. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Miner was repairing lower screens of a screen deck. Took catwalk section out to service. Did repair and climbed back up to upper level. Did not replace decking. Turned to do another task when he fell through opening. Fractured ankle 4' down when struck lower hand rail of lower deck.

January 4, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped on ice at the edge of stockpile base while performing stockpile surveying. EE injured left ankle, released to work with restrictions for a sprained left ankle.

January 22, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and fell while walking.

October 13, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS OFF LOADING 5 GALLON CONTAINERA FROM PICK-UP TRUCK. SLIPPED OFF TAILGATE AND FELL 2 1/2 FEET.

February 25, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was picking up a crane outrigger pad. As he threw it up onto the crane deck, he slipped in the mud. The combination of slipping while throwing the outrigger pad strained his back muscles. Employee could barely move his back the next day and needed medical treatment.

November 28, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER OF 85 TON TRUCK RING FINGER CAUGHT IN STEP AND CUT EE S FINGER.

August 1, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HYDRAULIC HAMMER TO BREAK ROCK ON THE JAW CRUSHER. AS HE WALKED AWAY HE TRIPPED ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

April 7, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HIGHWAY MATERIALS, LLC. · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE REMOVED PLASTIC FROM BELT #8, WHILE DESCENDING LADDER HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND RIGHT HAND GLOVE (LONG WELDING GLOVES) GOT CAUGHT IN RING OF LADDER. BODY WEIGHT WAS SUSPENDED APPROX 2 SECO NDS HANGING BY GLOVE OF RIGHT HAND, AND FELT STRAIN ON RIGHT WRIST AND SHOULDER.

July 17, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HIGHWAY MATERIALS, LLC. · Fall from ladders

EE WHILE DESCENDING LADDER FROM CATWALK, LOST GRIP & FELL APPROX 3 FT STRIKING RIGHT ARM, BELWO ELBOW AGAINST A ROCK CUTTING ARM

January 17, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highway Materials LLC · Fall from machine

WORKER WAS CUTTING METAL PIPE WITH TORCH IN A 2' TRENCH. HE SLID OFF MATERIAL HE WAS KNEELING ON AND TWISTED BACK.

January 10, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HIGHWAY MATERIALS, LLC. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN STEPS FROM "TOOL ROOM" IN STONE CRUSHING PLANT ON A RAINY DAY. HE REACHED GROUND LEVEL (3 STEPS) AND WENT TO TURN. HE STEPPED IN SMALL HOLE (DEPRESSION) AND TWISTED ANKLE.

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