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Years on record
2000–2026
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October 13, 2025 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pattison Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on an engine mount when the wrench slipped and struck the EE in the R eye causing a laceration and bruising.

March 18, 2025 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pattison Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pry baring door open on hopper car, gate was stuck and trying to break free. The bar slipped and EE fell and hit the ground.

March 3, 2025 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pattison Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting zip ties with a knife and when EE cut through the zip tie EE jabbed self in the forearm. EE needed stitches and was released back to work with no restrictions.

February 13, 2025 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pattison Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was underneath the surge bin trying to free frozen material by hitting the bin with a sledgehammer. On one of EE's swings the sledgehammer bounced back at EE striking EE in the right shoulder.

May 8, 2024 IA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pattison Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cleaning out a grizzly and the scalper fell and caught 2 of EE's fingers. EE broke the tips of middle and index finger on left hand. Reportable due to fracture. No Missed or Restricted days.

May 29, 2023 IA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pattison Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was cranking a come-along that was attached to a floor panel. The floor panel broke in the Dryer and the come-along hook came back hitting EE in the mouth. Stitches, Broken Teeth and Fracture to bone in mouth.

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