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August 27, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adding hydraulic fluid to loader. When employee got off balance employee grabbed hand rail to steady self and felt employee's shoulder pop. Employee dismounted machine on own power and notified management.

August 19, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Struck against a moving object

EE, while harnessed in platform of telescopic lift, was injured when boom mechanically failed, quickly descending a short distance before safety stop engaged. Impact of sudden stop forced worker against platform's guardrail, fracturing wrist and causing laceration to chin.

August 19, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Struck against a moving object

EE, while harnessed in platform of telescopic lift was injured when boom mechanically failed, quickly descending a short distance before safety stop engaged. Impact of sudden stop forced workers against platform's guardrail, causing laceration to left elbow.

July 5, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had just completed repairs to pipe on dredge and was walking stepping down off of pontoon boat to the ground and felt pain in right knee. Employee did not report injury until 8/1/2017 and sought initial medical treatment on 8/2/2017.

June 5, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE FUEL HOSE OFF OF THE DREDGE WHEN THEY FELT A POPPING/BURNING SENSATION IN THEIR RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 20, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WELDING HANDRAIL WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FRAGMENT ENTERED LEFT EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND WELDING HOOD.

August 1, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Fall from machine

AFTER FUELING THE FUEL TRUCK, EE WAS DESCENDING LADDER ON TRUCK, LOST FOOTING AND FELL TO GROUND.

February 11, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DUMPING A LOAD OF ROCK WHILE OPERATING FRONT END LOADER WHEN TIRE WENT INTO A RUT CAUSING LOADER TO OVERTURN.

November 20, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A VALVE WITH A PIPE WRENCH WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SIDE.

September 29, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was washing under the plant when the rope on the washer came loose causing him to trip over the water hose and fall to ground, resulting in contusion to left elbow.

September 21, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was preparing for washing the parts truck when he tripped over the pressure washer hose, causing him to fall. EE attempted to catch his fall, resulting in a fracture to left wrist.

June 8, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON DREDGE WALKWAY WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND HIT KNEE AGAINST EDGE OF WALKWAY.

July 2, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

They were docking boat to the dredge. The wind caught boat. Employee and another were holding arms and employee's shoulder was pulled out.

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