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June 12, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Western Aggregates LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was stung by a bee while traveling in an open cab utility vehicle. Employee is allergic and administered personal epi pen. Employee follow up with doctor and was required to be off work.

February 5, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was dismounting a 988k Loader and missed the last step fell backwards and cut their head.

July 15, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates LLC · Fall from machine

Miner was climbing onto a crane to look at the load chart. EE used a pintle hitch as a step, and it rotated as EE put weight on it. Miner fell back wards and tried to brace the fall by putting left arm behind him. Fracture left arm, no cast. Miner released to modified duty.

October 29, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Gripping Jaw clamp was being used to position conveyor belt. The clamp slipped off of belt and contacted employee's hands fracturing right pinkie and left thumb.

June 30, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was cleaning under a conveyor belt when EE attempted to stand up, EE struck back on the conveyor support. Miner reported the injury on 07/02/2018. Miner taken to clinic with back pain. Dr. ordered 2 more days of no work, then 11 days restricted duty.

March 1, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While raising a belt to change a return roller, miner sprained left shoulder.

January 28, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic was replacing a steel pivot arm when it slipped and pinched the ends of both thumbs. Left thumb required stitches and right thumb required surgery to place a pin in thumb.

March 4, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was removing hatch cover on the dredge to inspect the water level in the hold. The employee was using a long pry bar to remove the cover, the pry bar slipped and the employee fell on the deck and broke his right ankle.

February 24, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was operating a skid steer loader when a 4" rock fell from the elevated bucket and struck him on the finger causing a laceration and swelling.

January 5, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Western Aggregates LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee reported to management that he felt pain in left knee. No specific recent event identified as cause of knee pain.

October 26, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was clamping channel iron to forklift fork. Channel iron rotated pinching right ring finger between fork and channel iron resulting in a laceration requiring 10 stitches.

March 5, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using pry bar to dislodge rock from conveyor frame when bar slipped causing wrist strain.

May 3, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was manually rotating a belt drive unit of a logwasher and caught the tip of his right middle finger in the nip point between the drive belt and the sheave bruising the finger.

April 28, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was performing an inspection of the dredge pontoon when he slipped and fell, striking his head on floor.

November 27, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cleaning out a plugged chute using a pressure water hose, while leaning over metal railing. After completing the job, employee felt some pain in his ribs on the right side. Employee reported incident on 11/30/2007. Employee chose not to go to doctor until December 3, 2007 after pain did not go away.

October 24, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by powered moving object

EE was grinding on a bolt, holding the bolt in one hand with pliers and holding the grinder with the other hand. The grinder kicked back, striking EE's left hand, causing a laceration.

August 4, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Western Aggregates LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was removing 3"X3" angle steel from rack, when hornet flew out from hidden nest in pipe below and stung EE in area of left eye. EE was reportedly wearing safety glasses.

May 17, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was cleaning mud from 2C-07 stacker. While pulling 1-1/2" hose, the hose became tangled. While pulling to untangle the hose, EE reported feeling a pain in his stomach. EE reported incident on 6/19/07. Ee did not lose any time at work until, 8/4/07, when surgery was performed.

October 20, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by falling object

Clay fell from bucket while trollying back to digging position, causing splash from hitting water to break lower cabin window. Steel grate above the glass fell and hit operator in head resulting in laceration that required 7 stitches.

August 17, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee replacing skirting on belt. While cutting out notch for bolt holes, the utility knife he was using slipped and he cut himself on his left wrist.

August 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to remove steel (angle iron) from hydraulic gate. Gate was opened to remove steel. Employee was pulling on steel to remove gate. Pinching steel caused it to jump and corner of angle cut palm of hand through glove resulting in seven stitches.

March 31, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE working on screen when he slipped catching his left index finger in the screen causing the finger to break at the first joint.

May 3, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING ACROSS UNEVEN FIELD THE EE ROLLED (TWISTED) HIS RT. ANKLE WHILE STEPPING ON RAISED PART OF IMPRINT FROM ROAD GRADER.

April 22, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM LOADER AND STEPPED ON A ROCK, TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

July 12, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING WITH A CONVEYOR BELT CUTTER & WHEN IT RELEASED THROUGH THE MATERIAL TOOK OFF. THE CUTTER WENT OFF THE GUIDE TRACK & EE AUTOMATICALLY TRIED TO CATCH IT. HE CAUGHT THE BLADE WITH RIGHT INDEX FINGER. REC'D 3 STITCHES

August 30, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE SPRAINED HIS BACK PULLING A BURIED 1 1/2" WASH HOSE WHILE CLEANING A BURIED CONVEYOR.

July 17, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Western Aggregates LLC · No Value Found

CHANGING SCREENS, PULLING SCREEN OUT OF DECK WHEN ANOTHER EE GRABBED SCREEN TO HELP, CAUSING LOAD TO SHIFT, JARRING EE AND HURTING NECK.

July 8, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SPLICING CONVEYOR BELT WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED AND LACERATED LEFT FOREARM.

April 9, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates LLC · Fall from ladders

EE CLIMBING STATIONARY LADDER, HE HAD ON WET GLOVES & SLIPPED FALLING TO THE GROUND APPROX 3-4' RESULTING IN A LUMBAR SPINE CONTUSION.

October 31, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS GUIDING A SET OF SCREEN PANELS INTOPLACE AND HIS BACK GAVE OUT.

July 2, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON JULY 2, 2001 EE REPORTED BACK PROBLEMS IN RELATION TO WORK ACTIVITIES & HAS SUBSEQUENTLY BEENOFF WORK. OVER THE LAST YEAR OR SO, DRIVING OVERROUGH ROADS IN THE PLANT WHILE ON THE LOADER, HE HURT HIS BACK. IN MARCH 2000 HE ALLEGES SLIPPINGFROM LOADER DUE TO LOOSING HIS GRIP & STARTED HAVING MAJOR BACK PAINS. ON AN UNKNOWN DATE WHILE FUELING, HE STOOD UP FROM A SQUAT & HURT BACK.

May 1, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED EYE NOT CERTAIN AS TO HOW.

November 27, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Aggregates LLC · Flash burns (welding)

WELDING ON FEEDER SCREW AUGER AND RECEIVED FLASHBURN.

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