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June 26, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall from machine

Employee slipped and fell while climbing back into EE's bulldozer

April 24, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee hit knee on "C" clamp while being freed from material spillage. Employee also hit head on plant.

March 30, 2022 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Installing a hydraulic hose in the D6R cab tech needed to tighten the hose further. EE bent, scooted further down. One wrench in right hand and one in the left. EE pushed down on the left wrench while holding up on the right hand. Tech stood up felt a tight cramp above belly button. EE thought pulled abdominal muscle. Later saw bulge under belly button.

November 22, 2021 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was testing the operation of a crank on a winch. While testing the handle came out and struck the employee.

January 16, 2018 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gudelsky Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was closing the door to the crusher. While closing the door EE's hand was caught between the door and a latch.

April 17, 2017 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While employee was lifting an oxygen tank from the ground to the truck, the employee felt a pull in their back.

May 9, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hoisting pump with a chain jack when the eye bolt broke, jerking EE's right arm.

October 21, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was installing a wear shield in the transfer box. While picking up the shield to bolt it in, the employee slipped bumping his elbow against the transfer box.

January 28, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by falling object

Employee was working with other Employees to cut up a low-boy trailer using an oxygen-acetylene torch. Immediately upon finishing his cut, the piece of steel fell on his right foot.

November 5, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall from ladders

The employee was pressure washing the caterpillar 325CL backhoe. The employee was standing on a step ladder to reach the boom area. The employee was approximately three feet off the ground. The employee leaned over the side of the step ladder, it then tipped over, causing the employee to fall to the ground.

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