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February 23, 2021 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whitaker Aggregates · Fall from machine

EE was preparing to enter the cab of a haul truck. Witness saw EE falling from the door platform to the ground, 10'4" landing on back. After a brief loss of consciousness, EE was kept immobilized. Notable injuries included fractures to the ribs, spine & scapula. A brain bleed was discovered. Investigation is ongoing into what caused EE to proceed past the door & safety railings.

October 23, 2015 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Whitaker Aggregates · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown death

April 8, 2010 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whitaker Aggregates · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pulled off of county road and into scalehouse parking area was pulling on tarp system at ground level and tripped and fell.

May 14, 2008 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whitaker Aggregates · Fall from machine

Report only, minor bruising to right shoulder occurred due to a fall. EE returned to full duty without restrictions. EE was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The EE fell while walking on a loader tire, instead of using the equipment ladder.

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