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June 20, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a 980 FEL when pain was felt in the lower back.

June 15, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fred Weber, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee states they were hand scaling and went to swing the hand bar at a rock when the bar slipped out of their hand and caught the right pinky finger between the hand bar and the top rail of the manlift basket. The pinky finger suffered a fracture.

May 28, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was seated power washing, stood up and felt pain in their right knee.

January 5, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while changing liners, a rock fell from a ledge, bounced off something, and struck EE in the mouth, breaking a tooth.

December 14, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from machine

Employee stated that EE was dismounting the machine, missed the step and fell.

December 11, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Technician was removing a transmission plate from under a 980G loader when the plate fell on EE's left arm causing a fracture. The plate was held by one bolt which bent/broke causing the plate to fall.

May 18, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee stated was dismounting the haul truck, as EE approached the ladder on the front bumper EE fell to the ground EE lost balance and fell.

April 23, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated was lifting bags of ANFO and felt a strain in the left shoulder. Went to the doctor on 6/14/2019 and was referred to physical therapy. Was first aid until then.

September 11, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee stated was standing along a conveyor while it was being started when a rock came off the conveyor and struck them on the hardhat.

August 7, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Technician was installing a suspension cylinder on a 773 Off Road truck. While attempting to push the rigged cylinder in to place technician felt a pinch and pain in lower back.

June 20, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated ee was helping splicing a belt and pinched finger in the belt clamp

May 31, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that when stacking bolts on the roof bolter the employee cut arm on a band.

April 3, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped off the back of a truck and rolled EE's left ankle.

March 24, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Fred Weber, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while loading a shot at the face, a hole above the employee ignited causing sand to fall on employee's back.

March 24, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Fred Weber, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee stated that while loading a shot at the face, a shot tube hooked on the lift basket, stretched, broke, and initiated the hole.

March 14, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fred Weber Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated was scaling the highwall, pulled down a piece of rock, the rock struck the bottom of the man-lift basket, but the bar was still stuck in behind the rock which caused EE to strike ribs on the man-lift railing.

March 15, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated was lifting steel plate into place with chain hoist, tied the plate off to re-hook, released the chain hoist, and the chain slipped causing the chain hook to strike the employee on the cheek.

June 9, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fred Weber, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee cut the bolts that were holding the shaft in place, when trying to loosen it, the shaft broke free and smashed his finger.

March 27, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator Fatality · EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was operating a loader near the highwall when a shot was initiated.

March 13, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by falling object

The employee was working in the hopper when a welding lead and stinger fell from above, striking him on the head, neck and shoulders.

November 6, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STRIKING OR BUMPING
Fred Weber Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee walked onto catwalk and hit his knee on mid rail.

August 1, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Struck against stationary object

The employee was adjusting the seat forward and struck her left knee on the dash.

March 2, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was tightening a bolt on a hose clamp and felt something pop in his shoulder

February 19, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a hand held hammer to drive a 3/4" bolt, missed the mark and struck his left thumb with the hammer. He refused medical treatment until 3/4/11 at which time x-rays revealed a fracture of the IA joint.

October 9, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lying on his stomach checking the oil on a 8x20 shaker and when completed he went to sit up and felt a "charlie horse" in his low back.

October 1, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a power washer to clean the scale, when debris went underneath the safety glasses and into his left eye.

July 8, 2010 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cumulative effect of climbing up and down ladder.

May 25, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on a Pantera 900 drill and he was removing a cover off of the side of the boom, when he bent to set it down he felt a sharp pain in his low back.

April 20, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving the water truck using the steering wheel knob and felt a pop in his left ring finger. Became reportable 5/25/10 when physician injected his finger.

December 16, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking back to the tower to start the plant up when he caught the toe of his boot on a frozed dirt clod, he tripped, stumbled and twisted his right knee.

August 8, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber Inc · Struck against a moving object

Driving a scraper from the landfill , the back of the scraper started to swing around, the employee hit a dry spot and it turned over on its side. Laceration on right hand requiring 6 stitches, possible metacarpal fracture.

August 4, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working in the crusher tower repairing the hammer mill. He handed another employee some tools and turned around and struck his upper front tooth on the lid of the mill. His front tooth was chipped toward the midline.

May 12, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber Inc · Struck against a moving object

While driving an end dump truck, truck hit rough area in road, reports seat, bottomed out, causing neck pain with radiculopathy to right arm.

January 23, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was aligning holes for bolts in a slide bed on a seperator bypass conveyor. While fitting steel plate EE struck left thumb with sledge hammer.

October 25, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall from ladders

While climbing ladder, EE slipped and fell to ground from about 7', hurting his left hand.

October 16, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While changing screens in bin house, stepped back to put screen in place and stepped in hole, left leg hit against grate and cut leg.

August 5, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE alleges hitting his elbow on the support post in the loader he was operating

July 30, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing back onto 980-G loader, when he slipped and strained his back.

March 4, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported he slipped and fell on ice while carrying a metal bar. Bar hit EE in the mouth

February 11, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person OTHER
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by flying object

EE states dust blew in eye when he went outside to give driver paperwork.

January 3, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE reported he slipped and fell on ice, under Bin House #1, injuring his right shoulder.

December 3, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE states he was working on a truck removing a flywheel. He does not know how he got some metal in his eye.

October 29, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE reported to have injury at work after working all weekend at his 2nd job. EE admitted to working at his shop 8-10 hrs barbequing on concrete at pumpkin patch. Minor lifting of pumpkins from bed of truck resulted in strain. Questionable as being work related.

October 17, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE reported he lost grip to ladder while descending down to bottom of bin area. After losing grip from ladder he slid down the ladder falling against bottom of bin and hitting his right ankle.

October 15, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported while using an impact gun to tighten nuts he felt a pain in his left arm below the elbow

August 2, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Fred Weber Inc · Rubbed or abraded

EE states he was kneeling all day working on equipment when he noticed his left knee was bothering him.

July 17, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges left arm & shoulder was hurting when he is operating the Mechanical Scaler.

June 23, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges to have injured left ankle & right knee while performing maintenance on slide chute.

May 21, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES TO HAVE CUT HIS LEFT LONG FINGER, WHILE USING A PRY BAR.

May 8, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges cervical strain from operating scaling machine.

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