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November 4, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was un-banding precut structural steel. When the bands were cut, the steel shifted and a piece landed on the top of the employees foot. Frature of third metatarsel bone of right foot.

September 28, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a bar to pry up on a pulley shaft. They had a motor and gear box suspended from a come-a-long and the lifting eye broke. When the motor and gear box dropped, the employee's finger was caught between the pry bar and the conveyor rock box. (Fracture of the right ring finger)

August 8, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Harbor Sand & Gravel · Unclassified, insufficient data

Shortness of breath and numbness of limbs

July 25, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chandler Ready Mix · Struck by falling object

Employee and a coworker were splicing a conveyor belt at the washplant. When the belt clamp was removed it fell on employee's right index finger

June 20, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Padilla Sand & Gravel Redi-Mix Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was changing screen on wash plant. He threw old screen off of deck and strained elbow. Accident was not recordable until 6-29-05 when he was placed on restricted duty.

June 15, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Work related Stress. Did not notify employer until 7/22.

June 14, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chandler Ready Mix · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was changing screens on washplant, his safety harness caught on spray bar. He slipped and strained his back.

June 8, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a Razor knife, the blade slipped and it cut his R thumb.

June 6, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from his water truck onto the ground, when his leg slipped and he twisted his R ankle

June 2, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Chandler Ready Mix · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving haul truck when he hit a pocket of silt which jolted the truck. He experienced pain in lower back.

May 4, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was throwing a weighted rope to capture a pump float, and felt a pop in his right arm. Ruptured right bicep

April 13, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was flipping a section of screen material over and strained his upper back. Thoracic strain

March 30, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling on elevated platform, he twisted and felt pain in lower back. Lumbar Sprain

March 30, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking on a spray bar JCI screen. His foot slipped from under him, and the employee fell backwards, landing on his lower back on the spray bar.

March 22, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was dismounting cat skid steer loader, slipped and hit shin and knee on loader bucket. Sprain of knee and leg.

February 20, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee caught his hand in a troughing roller on the 04-031 Cross Belt Analyzer feed belt. He was inpsecting the belt for alignment when he leaned out over the belt his right glove was caught between the roller and the conveyor belt. He pulled back on his hand and separated the thumb nail from the nail bed.

February 8, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Struck against stationary object

Employee bumped knee against a protruding angle iron bracket next to the roller mill. This resulted in a contusion to her knee. She had been off work for non-industrial knee surgery within the past year. Though the injury was minor, it was determined that a physician should evaluate her condition.

February 1, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal safety director OTHER
Cemex · Unclassified, insufficient data

Breathing difficulties. EE provided first notification of this incident 7/26/05.

January 4, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cemex · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was cutting with a torch and hot slag popped into his eye around loosely fitted welding goggles.

December 16, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Cemex · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has been tested and found to have a significant shift in his hearing. MSHA mandates that such hearing loss be reported.

December 13, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · OTHER

The individual was discovered in a structure designed to settle aggregate fines. His job duties involved keeping the area clean from spillage & debris. The Structure wall is over 4 feet high and there was no reason for the individual to have access to the top of the structure. He was discovered floating in the structure.

December 9, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cemex · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was using hand grinder cutting thin plate metal. strip of cut metal flipped off the edge of the grinder and cut his hand. Sutures required.

December 1, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cemex · Struck against a moving object

Ee operating a dozer inside the Clinker Shed. He was leaning on the right arm rest when he was jostled. His right arm slipped off the rest and banged against the metal plate under the arm rest resulting in a contusion. The Ee coming off swing shift, not required to return to work until following Wednesday, no light duty, Rx for pain and swelling.

November 1, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING 90LB BAGS OF SAND AND FELT SPASMS IN LOWER BACK.

October 25, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The injured employee and his partner were working on the secondary screen deck, he bent over to pick up an extension cord, and when he stood up he caught his nose on the edge of a screen. Lacerated Nose

October 16, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a rock from a primary bypass chute, when the employee threw the rock over the side of the chute he caught his hand between the side of the chute and the rock. Left hand laceration

October 14, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
CEMEX · Accident type, without injuries

TOTAL LOSS OF MAINTENANCE SHOP. UNKNOWN CAUSE, NO MINERS ON SHIFT AT TIME OF FIRE.

October 8, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC South Florida, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A SAMPLE FROM FOOT STOCK PILE AT THE BASE OF PILE, USING THE SAMPLE TUBE. WHILE SHOVING THE TUBE INTO THE PILE, EE TWISTED HIS HIP CAUSING PAIN IN RIGHT HIP. NOTE: THE REASON THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TIMELY WAS DUE TO WEATHER, THIS WAS AN EXISTING CONDITION NOT MADE AWARE OF UNTIL 10/08/04.

October 5, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Chandler Ready Mix · Struck against a moving object

Employee was feeding crusher when going up ramp dropped a rock. When going down hit rock, jolting cab. Didn't feel stiffness until after work. Reported next morning to Leadman (10-06-04). Did not request medical attention from Company until 10-7-2004.

October 5, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a steel liner from a chute using a pry bar. The pry bar slipped hitting the employee in the face.

October 3, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was clearing a clogged material chute, he hit a large rock slab with a hammer and small peice of dirt flew up and went under his safety glasses and got into his eye. (superficial injury of cornea)

September 28, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on walkway, stepped in dip on walkway and twisted knee. Sprained Knee (Right).

September 16, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PUSHING A DUMPSTER ACROSS THE BURNER FLOOR & CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN DUMPSTER & I-BEAM.

September 16, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall down stairs

Ee walking up stairs, tripped on top step and fell onto his hip. He was carrying a flashlight in his back pocket.

September 9, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC South Florida Materials, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING EQUIPMENT @ END OF SHIFT. AFTER COMPLETION OF REFUELING, HE REENTERED CAB TO TURN ON BOOM LIGHTS. WHEN EXITING, HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON A ROCK. HE FRACTURED HIS LT UPPER ARM IN 2 PLACES. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO TREAD LEFT ON WORKBOOTS.

August 28, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Fall from ladders

Employee was stepping up onto a ladder, and slipped, falling backwards. The fall resulted in a contusion to the back.

August 25, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee developed callous on right hand from using hand tools. Callous is impinging on movement of right little finger.

August 23, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning chutes above the base transfer conveyor. The water hose was slipping and employee tried to hold on to it. It jerked the employees shoulder which cause him back pain.

August 12, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee and another employee had a disagrement which broke out into an arguement. The arguement escalated into a physical altercation, the second employee struck with his fist to the left cheek. Resulting in a laceration to the left cheek requiring nine stitches.

August 10, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving a rock chute into place, he had his arm between the two pieces of chute. The chute moved and pinched his arm.

July 21, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling around conveyor, shovel hit conveyor belt and kicked it back striking the employee on the left forearm. Left forearm contusion.

July 10, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH A HOSE ON THE WATER TRUCK. EMPLOYEE'S LOWER BACK BEGAN TO HURT AND DID NOT GET ANY BETTER.

July 6, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall onto or against objects

A MANHOLE COVER ON TRUCK SCALE HAD A CORRODED SUPPORT BLOCK WHICH GAVE AS EE WALKED ON IT. EMPLOYEE FELL, HIT HIS KNEE AND SCRAPED HIS SHINS AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HANDS. THIS RESULTED IN MINOR CONTUSTIONS/SCRAPES. DR. PRESCRIBED CELEBREX & VICODIN AND EMPLOYEE WAS PUT ON MODIFIED DUTY. FOLLOW UP ON 7/19/2004, DR ORDERED EE OFF FROM WORK.

June 16, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex · Struck against a moving object

Employee complained of having a sore back to his supervisor about 9:00. He attended safety/process training from 7:30 to 8:00, drove a sweeper from 8:00-9:00. His back was too sore to drive the water truck at 9:00. Says his back had a "twinge" when he bent over to pick up wheel chock.

June 7, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE LOST HIS FOOTING WHILE COMING DOWN THE STAIRS OF THE WASH GRAVEL PLANT.

May 30, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME- EE FIRST COMPLAINED ABOUT PAIN IN 03/30/04, IT WAS REPORTED TO WORK. COMP ON MAY 17TH HE CALLED IN & DECLARED THAT HE WAS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY & WOULD NOT RETURN TO WORK ONCE RELEASED HE WOULD RETIRE.

May 28, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to service vehicle, tripped over rock fell backwards causing left knee to twist. Employee didn't seek medical attention until 06/22/04

May 28, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON GRATING THAT HAD HYDRAULIC OIL SPILLED ON IT. EE REPORTED INCIDENT ON 5/28. ON 5/30 HIS DAY OFF, HE WENT TO THE DR. (FIRST KNOWLEDGE).

May 27, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPENING A DOOR ON AN EXPANSION CHAMBER (1ST STAGE- 7TH HOUR). USING A PRY BAR, HE WAS PULLING AGAINST A STUCK HINGE. THE BAR SLIPPED, HE STEPPED BACKWARD & TWISTED HIS FOOT, FRACTURING A BONE IN HIS LEG.

May 9, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jobe Concrete Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was cleaning under the machine the machine stopped and as he was climbing the ladder he slipped; held on to the ladder, but hurt his foot.

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