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August 12, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dutra Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 8/12 employee was descending tower stair case and slipped on step and twisted lower back. On 8/19 it was brought to our attention as they wanted to seek treatment .

May 22, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dutra Materials · Fall from machine

Employee was injured while attempting to dislodge a rock from the portable crusher. While standing on the short stub conveyor and using a pry bar, they lost balance and fell approximately 4 feet onto the stacker conveyor below, resulting in an injury to right shoulder.

November 1, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
BoDean Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

While operating a compactor on the fill, Jason ran over a boulder they did not see, with the impact jarring their middle back.

July 20, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
BoDean Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning using a Bobcat MT55 (walk behind loader). Employee became pinned between Bobcat machine and belt frame. Torso and upper legs were pinned.

November 18, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
BoDean Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

While operating a soil compactor, employee maneuvered it too close to the edge of the edge of the back-side ramp, causing the compactor to roll over onto its side. Employee was wearing seat belt, and injuries from the motion consist of sciatica and lower back pain/strain on right side, including neck, shoulder, leg, and knee.

January 17, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BoDean Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving metal pipe with rusty wire sticking out one end, the wire ripped employee's pants and poked EE's testicles. Injury required prescription ointment.

September 25, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
BoDean Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 972M Loader. Employee felt something wet on arm, and saw was bleeding from back of right arm, just above the elbow. Employee discovered a small puncture, but has no idea what caused it. Couldn't get bleeding to stop, so went to clinic. A stitch was used to close wound.

March 16, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
BoDean Co Inc · Struck by flying object

Cleaning threads from wire wheel, chunks of wire from wheel came off and some got behind safety glasses into right eye.

September 11, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BoDean Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

Cleaning a chute with a metal bar. Scraped left ringer finger knuckle across chute. Cut became infected.

September 21, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BoDean Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting shock tube when knife slipped off tube and caused a 2cm laceration to left thumb.

April 29, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BoDean Co Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee leaned ladder against plastic tank, got on ladder, and ladder slipped down the tank. Employee suffered strain to right wrist and elbow.

March 27, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
BoDean Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

Stepping down from access walkway. Twisted right foot on rock. Strain to right foot. X-ray negative for fracture.

November 7, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BoDean Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Moving product chute, ratchet mechanism came off thread and fell on right hand. Laceration and swelling to right hand.

July 19, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
BoDean Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning around the wash plant with walk-behind Bobcat. Walked backwards into crusher part beside crusher, pinning left leg between crusher part and Bobcat.

April 3, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BoDean Co Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While carrying a 5-gallon bucket of paint up 3 flights of stairs at secondary plant, employee "felt something pop" and felt instant pain in groin area.

December 22, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BoDean Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Taking small pieces of wood out of 1x4 stockpile. Crossed up feet, and fell down, hitting shoulder and head.

October 21, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
BoDean Co Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Clearing brush and trees from hillside, came into contact with Poison Oak. Employee is allergic apparently. Poison Oak has spread to various parts of his body.

August 25, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
BoDean Co Inc · Struck by flying object

Grinding chisel for use on F250, got metal grindings in right eye, past safety glasses and face shield.

March 3, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BoDean Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

Worker was putting panels on the racking system and hit his head on a cross rail. EE was wearing hard hat when the accident happened.

February 28, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BoDean Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Jammed pinky finger while installing a v-belt resulting in a dislocated finger.

January 10, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BoDean Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Worker was adjusting frames, he tripped lost his balance and fell on a frame.

March 19, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BoDean Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While cleaning chute, he got the end of finger between chute and bar.

January 9, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
BoDean Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Poison Oak in wood slash being cleared off slope

September 15, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BoDean Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning around plant with shovel.

May 7, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BoDean Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He used his foot and leg against a wrench to free a bold & felt pain in his knee

April 15, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
BoDean Co Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Contact with Poison Oak

March 20, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
BoDean Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reeling of water hose, felt pain in left shoulder.

January 14, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BoDean Co Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning chute at plant. Smashed tip of little finger between chute wall and bar on 1/14/08. Reported to manager on 1/16/08.

August 8, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BoDean Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting backhoe, EE stepped on uneven ground, thereby spraining right ankle.

February 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
BoDean Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Running "walk-behind" compactor near 4 foot embankment which sloughed and pushed employee into machine and then to the ground, pinning his right leg and arm.

June 3, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BoDean Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

COWORKER ASKED EE TO HELP HIM STACK STRAW BALES ON UNEVEN GROUND. THEY STACKED BALES 5 HIGH. ONE BALE FELL OVER AGAINST EE'S UPPER LEFT ARM, CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. EE ASSURED HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE WAS NOT INJURED AND RETURNED TO HIS SHIFT. THE NEXT DAY EE COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN, AND WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL EXAM.

July 17, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
BoDean Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

WORKER WAS DRIVING WATER TRUCK DOWN A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ROAD FROM 5TH TO 4TH BENCH AT QUARRY. TRUCK SLID TOWARD EDGE OF ROAD. WORKER KEPT DRIVING TO TRY TO CORRECT SLIDE BUT WAS UNABLE TO. TRU CK ROLLED OVER EDGE OF ROAD AND SLID DOWN TO NEXT BENCH. WORKER INJURED RIGHT ARM WHEN TRUCK ROLLED OVER.

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