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May 10, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rinker Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving an oversize rock from crusher when it shifted, smashing his finger.

December 26, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rinker Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a belt, when the utility knife slipped, cut his finger.

November 8, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Rinker Materials · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped down off of machine onto a rock which caused his knee to twist.

October 18, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RINKER MATERIALS · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a belt when the knife slipped and lacerated left thumb.

September 8, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rinker Materials · Struck by falling object

EE was on ladder welding legs to stacker and 2 employees below holding legs. Legs shifting causing 1 employee to fall off the ladder and the other employee to hurt himself while holding the ladder.

September 8, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rinker Materials · Fall from ladders

EE was on ladder welding legs to stacker and 2 employees below holding legs. Legs shifting causing 1 employee to fall off the ladder and the other employee to hurt himself while holding the ladder.

August 31, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Valley Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to get into the cab of one of the trucks, he grabbed one of the handholds and stepped onto the running board and twisted his knee.

August 25, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
West Valley Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two EEs were making a connection. One pulled the Kelly up while the other set the slip in the table. The joint was set lower than usual. The two tongs were installed. The driller engaged the break-out tong 2-3 times unsucessfully. They decided to use the make-up tong to break the joint. When he engaged the clutch the tong came around the derrick leg and broke victim's hand.

July 26, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
West Valley Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped on unknown object near screen rack area. To brace the fall, employee reached for the top screen and lacerated his hand.

May 31, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rinker Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a bolt when the wrench slipped and struck him in the mouth.

March 26, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
West Valley Sand & Gravel Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was bit by a spider while shoveling in the conveyor tunnel.

January 19, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
RINKER MATERIALS · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding -- flashburn to the eyes.

October 30, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Rinker Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was picking up grinder and accidently hit the trigger button.

September 22, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RINKER MATERIALS · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting loader, felt sharp pain in lower back

July 31, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RINKER MATERIALS · Fall from machine

Employee was inspecting the jaw crusher grizzly feed when he tripped and fell.

May 23, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RINKER MATERIALS · Fall onto or against objects

EE was stepping over conveyor frame, foot slipped and cut shin above the boot

March 12, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RINKER MATERIALS · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While puling on a bar to line up an I-Beam, employee felt a strain in his right shoulder.

January 13, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rinker Materials · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was attempting to set down a gear box and pinched his finger between the landing and the gearbox.

January 5, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Rinker Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was crushed between tire and fuel tank.

September 13, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rinker Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was ascending the stariway to the wash plant bridge, and felt a pop in his left knee. No swelling. This pain had been an issue several weeks prior to incident.

June 8, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RINKER MATERIALS · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee getting out of the man lift and slipped on some sand - went to grab himself and according to employee "popped his right shoulder out of socket." Employee stated that this had happened before and he was able to pop back in place, did not want to go to docotr, however called next day and wanted to see a doctor.

May 5, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Rinker Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was changing flat tire on grease truck, the jack slipped side ways and caught employee's hand between the tire and the fender.

May 3, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
RINKER MATERIALS · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While cleaning around wet plant - something bit EE on right thigh.

December 8, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rinker Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Area posted DANGER Do not enter unstable ground. Employee walking across to berm to retrieve rope that stabilizes float pump in retaining pond. Settling of the ground caused major cracks on top of berm. Employee heel on edge of crack as he attempted to step over it. Dirt gave way and he fell into the crack up to groin. Complained of pain in wrist, elbow, thigh and abdomin.

October 25, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rinker Materials · Struck against stationary object

Cut finger while shoveling under conveyor.

October 11, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RINKER MATERIALS · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shoveling under crusher area belt and strained right forearm.

September 21, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rinker Materials · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While inspecting a walk around, employee slipped into ditch causing strain to right knee.

September 8, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rinker Materials · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was trying to turn off the main water supply at the crusher to change a valve. The operator was standing on top of pipe turning valve when his feet slipped. He fell into the hole that was dug under the pipe in order to gain access to the bolts that secure the pipe. He sprained left ankle - notified supervisor but continued to work a normal shift day.

August 31, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RINKER MATERIALS · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN THE CHANGING OF BEARINGS ON A TAIL PULLEY, HE LEANED FORWARD AND HIS HAND SLIPPED CATCHING IT BETWEEN THE BEARING AND THE FRAME.

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