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September 3, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping a co-worker position a small metal plate, which slipped and cut right pinky finger.

March 11, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

Employee failed to maintain footing while on track of Cat Excavator, and landed on his buttocks.

July 3, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STRIKING OR BUMPING
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee had a laceration to the left forehead area after coming in contact with a piece of cut metal.

August 8, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced a strain of the lower back while exiting skid-steer tractor.

June 14, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee experienced neck pain while operating haul truck.

May 20, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man ELECTRICAL
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Employee received a burn to his left forearm when energizing a circuit.

October 26, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees claims he pulled a muscle in a his back while shoveling.

August 5, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Chandler Aggregates Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee became bored driving a pit truck.

January 30, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Foster Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine

Employee seems to have fallen out of his loader following fueling. He does not remember what happened, but evidence at the scene indicates that the nozzle was left in the tank as he drove away. Injuries to the employee include broken ankle, shoulder, ribs, nose, and facial fractures.

April 24, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Chandler Aggregates Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had a seizure while on the clock operating a haul truck. We don't think this is chargeable, but wanted to report it to be on the safe side, just in case. Employee later failed drug test, and was terminated.

January 22, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was assisting in an oil change. He spilled some oil, then slipped in the oil, falling backwards and catching himself with his right wrist. Wrist is thought to be sprained at this point, but not known for sure.

April 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was welding while standing on a ledge approx. 4-5' above the ground. EE slipped on loose material and fell down, breaking his ankle.

December 30, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEES HAD SHUT PLANT OFF, PREPARED FOR THE WEEKEND, AND WERE THROWING A FOOTBALL AROUND. EMPLOYEE FELL BACKWARDS REACHING FOR THE BALL, HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND. HE WAS TAKEN TO INLAND VALLEY AND LATER TRANSFERRED TO LOMA LINDA HOSPITAL. HE PASSED AWAY AT LOMA LINDA HOSPITAL AT 1:05 PM 12/31/05.

May 22, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a strip of plastic, slipped in a muddy spot on decking, and fell to one knee. Employee's left knee hit the ground. Employee has not missed any work, but has now been referred to orthopedic specialist for further evaluation.

September 28, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS MOVING SHIMS, CUT FINGER ON A SHARP EDGE.

May 31, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Foster Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING LOADER FROM BUCKET USING A SLEDGE HAMMER UPON STRIKING TOOTH A SLIVER OF METAL BROKE OFF AND PENETRATED LOWER LEG.

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