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January 7, 2026 WA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped while trying to replace one of the sorting screens within the plant and fell on a sheered edge of a doorway

June 16, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was descending haul truck ladder steps. Employee miss judged placement of foot to ground and rolled left ankle as they stepped down to the ground causing a strain/sprain and abrasion of Left wrist palm side. X-Rays negative for fracture. Ground conditions dry, solid and smooth. Employee returned to work with restrictions.

April 4, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was unloading wooden pallets from F-150 truck bed. Employee stepped back with pallet in hands and stepped on another pallet causing EE to lose EE's balance and fall backwards catching self with EE's R hand causing a fracture to EE's R forearm requiring a cast.

December 22, 2020 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting the drill at the Kapowsin Quarry. EE used the first few steps and then hopped to the ground from the last step. As EE landed EE felt a sharp pain in back. EE looks to have strained back.

January 21, 2020 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

Miner was strapping down a conveyor section on a flatbed trailer. As they were descending, foot slipped and they went to reach for a bar that was upright in one of the saddle strap holes. The bar slipped out of the hole and the miner fell to the ground below. The miner sustained impact injuries to right shoulder and hip. Miner was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

February 15, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A contract truck driver, not an employee, did not pull far enough forward on the truck scale where EE was supposed to park to get EE's scalehouse ticket at the scalehouse window. As EE was walking back to EE's truck after getting EE's ticket, EE fell into an opening between the scale and the scalehouse.

September 10, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

Visitor truck driver fell and hit his head on the ground as he was loading his truck, which had broken down, onto a trailer for removal from the site. He grabbed part of the trailer as he stepped down for support, but his arm was weak and he fell to the ground, hitting the back of his head, which caused some bleeding. Received four staples in his head at the nearest ER.

April 29, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Unknown. Employee found on ground; had hit his head on the ground. Appeared stunned and had no knowledge of why he fell. Could not remember falling. Had a bump on his head and a headache. Walked with help of a coworker to a vehicle for transport to hospital ER.

April 13, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries, Inc. · Fall from machine

After refueling the D6 dozer, employee slipped on the tracks as he was climbing down. The tracks were wet from rain.

January 23, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee on a step ladder removing a light fixture fell from height of 16 inches and his hand struck a metal container. Debris fell toward him startling him and he pulled back. Swelling, TTP right wrist.

February 9, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting the skidsteer, he was standing in the bucket, he turned right and went to step over the side of the bucket (about 14" high). He hooked his boot and fell on his left side.

November 9, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing up wet ladder to check cone crusher. Left foot on lower rung, pulled up to climb ladder. Foot slipped off rung. Dropped down hitting right knee on ladder rung and landing on ground in awkward position. Had pain and popping in right knee.

March 27, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING OFF OF VIBRATING SCREEN, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS KNEE.

August 12, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Washington Rock Quarries, Inc. · Fall from machine

Lost my footing & fell off of battery box of bucket loader onto my back, the fall was onto gravel & bruised my back/hip.

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