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August 18, 2025 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Hand was caught between pry bar and motor

July 25, 2025 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Dumping the truck when the load shifted to the back causing truck to roll over.

August 21, 2023 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

Miner got over heated loading shot

April 17, 2023 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee slipped coming down the steps of the water truck. This caused EE to land on the right leg. Broke a bone in the right leg.

October 18, 2022 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pry bar on the screen deck motor when the bar slipped hitting EE in the face.

September 11, 2021 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Knife slipped cutting knee. Had to have stitches in knee cap

August 18, 2021 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped out of cab to get off of machine that EE was measuring. Turned to position self to step down backwards & grab grab-iron. This is the motion that tweaked EE's back. EE was in the parking lot not in the mine itself. EE has prior back issues from past injuries.

June 29, 2021 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a shaft, when it slipped from hand. Trying to catch with the other hand and mashed finger on hard surface.

February 24, 2021 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Back dragging the ramp with the loader. Loader came to a sudden stop causing miner to hit head on the side window.

July 15, 2020 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was going down 3 steps from a trailer after a rain. EE's boots were muddy and EE slipped and fractured bones in left ankle.

May 30, 2019 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Loading boulders into employees truck, rocking the truck and hurting their back, mid back pain.

December 12, 2018 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Was sitting in truck while being loaded and struck head on the steering wheel.

August 17, 2018 IA · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer OTHER
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Normal work day.

June 14, 2018 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Taking brace off of plant, bolt was stuck and the brace smashed left hand

April 16, 2018 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee said the Haul truck seat bottomed out going over a bump. The office was notified of the injury on 4/23/2018.

September 20, 2017 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Splicing a belt on conveyor when the clamp slipped and cut left hand

February 3, 2017 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Replacing cylinder on loader. Strap on cylinder slipped mashing hand between cylinder and loader frame.

December 13, 2015 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was closing the property gate at the entrance and the gate swung striking the employee in the face.

January 14, 2015 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grabbing a spade from the dozer operator and didn't keep mind on task. The spade stuck his lower lip and had to have 2 stitches. Returned to work with no lost time.

September 13, 2014 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was replacing a belt on a conveyor when his finger was pinched. Miner then went to hospital and had his finger stitched and returned to work 9-15-2014 with no restrictions.

July 8, 2014 IA · Metal/Non-Metal inspector SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This is an accident that happened on July 8, 2016 and didn't become reportable until 8/24/2016. ***Per MM this accident occurred on 7/8/2014 determined by workers comp conference***

March 31, 2014 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using a pry bar to pry a tire off a rim.

February 18, 2014 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Miner was getting out of the Terex truck and missed the bottom step causing a sore back and leg.

November 15, 2013 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner went against training and stuck head in pinch point between counterweight and frame of excavator while installing counterweight.

September 6, 2013 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing a bolt with air gun, bolt spun in the other hand causing the injury.

August 23, 2013 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was working in the hopper of the breaker when the skid loader approached with a drag attachment on the front, the attachment dropped off and struck him.

August 8, 2013 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting into his truck when he slipped and hit his ribs on the hand rail.

March 19, 2013 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner twisted his right knee while going to his truck. Icy patch where he was walking.

January 22, 2013 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a die grinder, the grinding disk broke shooting a piece of the grinding disk into the employees arm.

May 24, 2012 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Miner dropped an electric drill on his hand Thursday 5/24/2012. Results of his injury was a break to his hand. He did not tell his supervisor or seek treatment until he returned to work on 5/25/2012. Office was notified on 5/29/2012 that he will be off work until the hand is healed.

July 15, 2011 IA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving explosives from magazine to pickup and slipped on condensation from the humidity causing pain in lower back and leg. Did not go to Dr. until 7/18; doctor released him to work and recommended physical therapy. Physical therapist recommended he be taken off work; first missed day was 7/21. Will be off work until follow up appointment on 7/28.

June 30, 2011 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

Employee suffered heat exhaustion during work. He missed work starting 7/1/2011. He was released back to work on 7/8/2011.

June 16, 2011 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee rolled a rock off haul road to remove from travel area, strained a muscle, did not seek treatment at that time. That night he went to the dr. for pain & was released with instructions to use ice and Tylenol as needed. He went to the dr. night of 6/21, referred to Des Moines for further treatment, diagnosed torn bicep muscle 6/22 first missed day Scheduled for surgery 6/28

April 25, 2011 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing out of 6 wheel articulated truck and slipped off of the step causing a ligament sprain in his right knee. Did not report to supervisor until late that day and it was reported to the office on 4/26/2011. Employee went to the doctor on 4/26 and was taken off work for an estimated 2 weeks and is thought to be released 5/9/2011.

March 29, 2011 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Truck driver was helping excavator operator remove a rock from tracks of excavator.

November 8, 2010 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee began missing 1/24/2011 for surgery on left knee. On November 8, 2010 employee twisted knee, but did not seek treatment at that time. This is the first lost time with this injury. Has not been released for work since surgery.

April 8, 2010 IA · Metal/Non-Metal inspector POWERED HAULAGE
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Loader was backing away from pile. While he was preparing to turn and move forward, a pickup drove in front of him. Person in pickup was taken to hospital for back pain and released. Missed 3 days of work, released with no restrictions.

January 6, 2010 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee scooping snow, twisted and hurt left knee. Went to doc 1/8/10, no treatment. On 1/21/10 he went in for physical therapy. On 1/27/10 he went in for surgery. He missed part of day 1/27/10, and is expected to be off until 2/1/10.

October 21, 2009 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading scrap iron into a loader bucket, felt pain in abdomen. Doctor determined it was just a strain and released him back to work on the 26th.

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