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March 8, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Landscaping Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was getting down from the loader cab at the end of EE's shift when EE's hand slipped. EE lost EE's footing on the ladder and fell against the loader fender.

July 9, 2020 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

When the two employees went to set the screen down onto the platform, one of the employees left hand got caught up on the left top corner of the screen slicing through the glove EE was wearing through EE's left middle finger and EE's left ring finger. The injury resulted in 9 stitches to the left hand.

November 3, 2017 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning bucket on loader. Hydraulic was leaking causing it to lower slowly. Lowered onto foot causing injury.

September 12, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Fall from machine

While climbing down equipment ladder,L hand missed rung while moving feet to the next rung. Fell backwards approx 6 feet, landing on catwalk.

September 23, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping off of dozer, twisted ankle. First aid only; then sought medical care on 09/29/2015 and was prescribed ankle brace and crutches.

May 13, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Landscaping Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

pulling 250# tail pulley back with come-along, to line up bearing. latch didn't catch & released itself, pulley moved forward pinning L hand between frame & pulley. Caught L middle, ring & little fingers.3 sutures on 3rd finger and 1 suture on 5th finger. Released for restricted, Right-hand duty 5/14/2015.

May 6, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

2 employees in 2006 Cat 735 seat belts fastened. Trainer was training employee on driving haul truck. The trainer w trainee driving 3rd load. Going down a steep road in 4th gear, truck jumped to 7th gear & speed increased w brakes on. Going too fast on curve, flipped onto its side. Both Employees have minor injuries. Investigating root cause of jumping gear.

May 6, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

2 employees in 2006 Cat 735 seat belts fastened. Trainer was training employee on driving haul truck. The trainer w trainee driving 3rd load. Going down a steep road in 4th gear, truck jumped to 7th gear & speed increased w brakes on. Going too fast on curve, flipped onto its side. Both Employees have minor injuries. Investigating root cause of jumping gear.

November 6, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

While getting into cab of semi truck, driver "smacked" top of head on door frame. diagnosis - laceration and concussion without loss of consciousness.

August 22, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was in the pit, climbing off his bulldozer. There was a trench that he stepped on and he twisted his L ankle on the uneven surface. Ankle is swollen and doesn't move normally.

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