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March 26, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was at the belt press area, they slipped and when they fell, they hit their head on the ground.

March 2, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee slipped, fell on their back and hit their toe on something that was nearby and also hit their head on the ground. Employee said they felt fine but out of precautionary measures we sent them to the clinic for a check up.

August 18, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using a hose to spray pump, employee was putting the hose away and their leg went through the hole on the grading causing leg abrasions and sore back.

July 24, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving the haul truck when they hit a bump in the road, felt back getting tight over the next 10 minutes after hitting the bump.

May 27, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating heavy equipment when they started feeling pain in lower back - employee was unsure as to what initially caused it.

April 22, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was trimming a piece of plastic with a razor knife.

September 4, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Haul Truck Driver lost control of truck as EE turned a corner. Truck veered left over a dirt berm and into a small ditch nose down and abruptly stopped, thrusting driver hard towards steering wheel/dashboard, possibly hitting head on cab frame. Driver was initially unconscious. EE was later diagnosed with broken ribs, punctured lung and a brain bleed.

December 20, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was injured while repairing/cleaning the Chute with a high volume of sand on employee's left leg.

October 20, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Strain, Lower back area

June 21, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

Cutting a bearing with a grinder and a metal piece went into their right eye.

September 27, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Wasp bite to right arm.

April 22, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

Piece of metal flew into left eye while cutting using buffer

December 1, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained right shoulder holding up a tail pulley while trying to attach bolts back into it.

October 16, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was using a water hose to wash out EE's haul truck. As EE was walking backwards without looking, EE tripped on a cement k-rail and fell over it, in the dirt on EE's back. EE did not report the injury until 10/18/21

April 25, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Dirt and Debris on the Catwalk in the Wash Plant. It was evening - dark.

August 15, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking down metal stairs and slipped, causing EE to fall onto a motor. This accident resulted in contusion and sprain of ribs.

February 7, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee injured right elbow on a metal head box chute while cleaning with a shovel.

December 21, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

High pressure hose slipped out of employee's hand causing the water stream into their left eye.

August 29, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was washing down concrete with a water hose. EE slipped on the water and twisted right ankle.

June 22, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was at the maintenance shed unloading a piece of pipe, approx. 3' long, 50 lbs. EE dropped one end on the top of right hand, resulting in a laceration.

November 6, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was backing up the water truck towards a berm. EE went too far and started to drive up the berm, shifting the weight of the water tank, causing the truck to roll on its side

October 31, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Excavator disturbed a bee hive and ee was near it. EE received 5 stings

October 26, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was bit by a black widow while working in an electrical cabinet

May 17, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut a steel beam, approx. 200 lbs., 5" wide, about 1 foot from the ground. As ee was cutting the beam, it shifted and fell across both feet. EE right 2nd toe was fractured and ee sustained contusions to both feet.

April 27, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall from ladders

EE was climbing down a ladder from the belt press plant. EE was going too fast and slipped on one of the steps which caused EE to fall the distance of 6-7 steps onto a concrete floor. EE hit the back of their head, right knee and wrist.

April 26, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was shoveling dirt away from a hopper using a wood handled shovel. EE was not using gloves that were provided to ee and a wood splinter went into hand which got infected because ee signed a form to waive medical treatment on the day of injury.

March 23, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

While shoveling dirt and mud, EE hit right hand knuckle on a motor bracket, causing a laceration.

March 7, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states that ee was reaching into the truck bed of personal vehicle to put tools away when ee felt a sharp pain in back

September 22, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was washing out a pulley with a water hose and slipped on the wet concrete which caused ee to fall on right hip. EE felt pain in back.

June 1, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped and fell exiting a portable toilet.

May 25, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During a routine inspection of the 988 Loader, employee bent down to reach the lever to open the cab, when EE felt a "pop" in lower back. After a short time, EE started feeling pain and numbing in legs.

February 15, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Unknown -employee was diagnosed with Lymphoma and feels it may have been caused by exposure to diesel fuel over time. PLEASE NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 05/09/2016.

January 12, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was repairing the underflow pipe to the thickener tank, slipped on mud and twisted left knee. **PLEASE NOTE: EMPLOYER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF INJURY UNTIL 05/08/2016

October 23, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Co-worker was driving a 988H Loader on the outskirts of the property to avoid scrapers. He drove the tractor over a hill, bucket lowered, he did not notice a pickup truck driven by employee, coming towards him. The front left loader bucket, hit the left front of the truck, injuring him. The employee in the pickup was hurt when the steering wheel was pushed into him.

October 3, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

Three employees were replacing screens at our aggregate wash plant where soil and rocks are separated. While replacing the screens, a couple tools and a screen fell down to a lower level. EE went to the lower level to retrieve the fallen items. While he was down there, another screen, approx. 5 lbs. fell on him, hitting him in the face.

November 16, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall down stairs

slipped & fell down 3 steps and received laceration to left pinkie finger when trying to catch himself

March 31, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Rubbed or abraded

Bruised right knee from kneeling too long on screen doing repairs.

March 30, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Driver ran over pot hole on onsite road which bottomed out seat contributing to lower back pain.

August 27, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE is an independent sales consultant for TPH. While consulting on the subject of flocculant equipment, he slipped on the wet concrete and banged his knee. The area was marked "slippery surface", "watch your step". EMT called and transported EE and then he was released. He will follow up with his primary doctor and notify us if there are any complications.

June 12, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee operates a front end loader repeately and digs into hard face mountain. Drives over a rocky road. Injury occurred over time; not a specific occurrence.

June 8, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling mud into a wheelbarrel.

May 1, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Mechanic was moving a full 55 gallon drum on to pallet. When he lifted the drum his neck snapped and he felt pain in his back.

April 25, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall from ladders

On ladder aprox 4' up working with torch removing piece of channel from conveyor. Stored energy caused channel to spring toward miner hitting him in face/knocked him off the ladder. Had on fall protection & was harnessed correctly. It was not far enough for lanyard catch him. Fell & hit his knee. Received small scratch face, contusion/abrasion to left knee/shoulder, sprain knee.

April 15, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner reported on 4/25/08 that his knee began to hurt 4/15/08 while operating a haul truck. Using the retarted aggrevates his knee. Left patella sprain/legiment.

March 6, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Miner was assisting in replacing a screen on the bottom deck of the base plant. Miner raised his head in a confined environment and hit his head on a bolt that was on the strap of a guard over a cross tube.

February 29, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was operating a TD-25 dozer that was stuck in the mud. He was in reverse and hooked by a tow chain to another dozer that was pulling him out. The tow chain that was used to free the stuck dozer broke and a link of the chain broke through the back window of the dozer and struck the miner on the shoulder

January 15, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was moving a compressor. He grabbed a metal bar to get more torque and the bar broke loose smashing his finger against the compressor.

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