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February 6, 2012
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Star Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE suffered an acute internal derangement and or degernerative joint disease by twisting his knee while working on the west twin screens.
October 18, 2011
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Star Materials LLC · Struck against stationary object
Employee was dismounting the loader at the end of his shift when stepping off last step to the ground his foot was placed on a loose rock. He twisted his ankle.
June 29, 2011
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Star Materials LLC · Struck against stationary object
******(Was not reportable till 7/17) While getting into the truck, hit head (had hard had on) on the door framing, jamming his neck.
December 20, 2010
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Star Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was working on a pump. The employee was pulling on a discharge hose when he lost his footing and tripped. Employee stated he was fine and returned to work.
December 9, 2010
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Star Materials LLC
· Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Employee had a 2" high pressure water line blow out. Pressure of the water pushed him over handrail, causing him to fall 34 feet. Employee landed on an electrical tray, then rolled off, falling to the ground. **EE was hospitalized multiple times due to his injuries and he died on July 26, 2012**
November 20, 2010
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Star Materials LLC · Fall from machine
Employee was dismounting his loader and his foot missed the bottom step. He fell approximately 30 feet to the ground landing on his feet and jarring his back. The attending physician diagnosed the injury as a simple sprain and prescribed pain medication and rest. Employee was told he could return to his normal duties on his next scheduled work day.
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