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March 17, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Deer Creek Rock Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving HP4 Chute when Chute smashed finger between chute and hand rail

October 25, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Deer Creek Rock Co · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was clearing and spraying head pulley on tunnel conveyor when conveyor was started and right hand was caught and crushed fingers

January 11, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Deer Creek Rock Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee working on Hose Reel of Rock Drill. Prybar slipped causing employee to twist, fall to ground, and dislocate right knee

April 1, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by falling object

WHILE EMPLOYEE CLEARING CATWALK, MATERIAL FELL FROM CONVEYOR ONTO BACK AND NECK

September 27, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WELDING/TORCHING DISCHARGE CHUTE AND DEBRIS FLEW INTO LEFT EYE.

June 26, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Fall onto or against objects

Employee changing carpets in Gold Jigs, tripped and fell and lacerated left hand and scraped forehead.

December 10, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 980G LOADER, REMOVING SOME BOLTS, ONE OF THE BOLTS SLICED THE PALM OF THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND.

October 4, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE GOING DOWN SLIGHT INCLINE, SLIPPED AND BUCKLED RIGHT KNEE TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF.

June 16, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE PULLING ELECTRICAL WIRES AND SLIPPED FROM LADDER, STRAINING RIGHT SHOULDER

December 2, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF EXCAVATOR, RIGHT KNEE POPPED WHEN FOOT MADE GROUND CONTACT

February 25, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE CUTTING METAL WITH CUTTING TORCH, SUSTAINED DEBRIS IN HIS LEFT EYE

January 25, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Le Grand Asphalt · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TWO EMPLOYEES WORKING ON CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER. PRY BAR BEING USED TO HOLD UP ROLLER SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE FINGER SMASHED BETWEEN ROLLER AND CONVEYOR SIDE.

February 8, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AROUND WET PLANT, IN MUDDY AND SLIPPERY CONDITIONS, STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

January 21, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Fall from machine

Employee was lubing the 980G loader, unrolled hose from lube truck, climbed up ladder on side of loader caring lube hose. Lube hose reel retracted for no reason pulling employee to ground from top of ladder on side of 980G loader.

January 21, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING PUNCH, THAT WAS BEING STRUCK BY A CO WORKER TRYING TO POUND OUT PIN IN TERMINATER. CO WORKER MISSED END OF PUNCH AND SMASHED EMPLOYEE LEFT THUMB FRACTURING IT.

October 9, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Fall from machine

Employee was helping to install pump on wet plant and used conveyor leg as a ladder, upon coming down slipped and fell about 5 feet to ground, injuring left arm/wrist, and left leg.

April 30, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A LACERATION TO RIGHT INDEX FINGER INSTALLING A NEW PULLY ON GEAR BOX.

March 8, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Deer Creek Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying piece of scrap iron, was looking to the side, and tripped over the welding trailer tongue.

February 27, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Deer Creek Rock Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping lift a piece of steel pipe and suffered a back strain injury.

February 17, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was using hand grinder and a piece of debris got in his right eye

August 1, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Avenal Aggregate & Asphalt · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee caught his foot between a water line and a cement block, lost his balance and twisted his ankle causing a severe ankle sprain

February 18, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Fall from machine

Employee slipped while getting on CAT D8 dozer. Fractured left hand and laceration on left elbow.

November 1, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Shaft used to secure belting slipped and struck employee's head. Employee fell as a result of the blow to his head and struck the back of his head on the floor. Employee suffered a laceration to his head and possible concussion.

July 13, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking over to the site of a new water well installation, stepped into a small hole that was covered by dry grass that he didn't see and sprained his knee.

December 17, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by falling object

Removing drill bit from rock drill, bit fell loose and hit 4th finger on employee's left hand.

February 11, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deer Creek Rock Co · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped climbing off haul truck and broke his finger.

September 30, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee was repairing a conveyor. His foot slipped and his arm hit against the edge of some scrap metal stored nearby and cut his left forearm.

September 5, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped into a hole and twisted his knee.

August 23, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Le Grand Asphalt · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down the side of a stockpile. He slipped and twisted his knee.

August 16, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Le Grand Asphalt · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing the tailguard on a conveyor & strained his lower back.

August 10, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing a roller on a conveyor. This roller slipped and hit against the employees right knee.

July 23, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Le Grand Asphalt · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a piece of pipe and strained his lower back.

November 22, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Avenal Aggregate & Asphalt · Fall down stairs

Employee slipped on step coming down off the sand plant and fell, injuring his right wrist.

August 4, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by flying object

A LOOSE PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE CRUSHER LINER STRUCK EE IN THE JAW.

September 15, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Le Grand Asphalt · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLY BELT SNAPPED AND BELT CONNECTOR HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

May 22, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Le Grand Asphalt · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING BEARING IN EQUIPMENT, CO-WORKER ACCIDENTLY STRUCK HIS MOUTH WITH A HAMMER ON THE BACKSWING.

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