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February 24, 2025 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
PCS Phosphate Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Equipment operator stated EE wasn't feeling good and asked to go home. Operator missed two days the week prior with the flu. After operator badge out and left active mine area to personal vehicle area the operator entered EE's vehicle at approximately 7:51 and was found diseased in EE's vehicle approximately 6:15 p.m.

March 25, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien · Struck by flying object

Employee-EE, first reported to Clinic on 04/02/2024 that on 03/25/2024 they felt something in left eye and has had pain and irritation since. On eval. on 04/02/2024, nothing was visualized and EE was referred to ER for evaluation and treated for eye irritation with prescription eye drops. EE was able to return to duty with no restrictions or lost time to report.

April 20, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reports back pain after standing up straight from a bent over position. EE requested over the counter meds on 4/20 but no other care was given. Clinic was notified on 4/24 that EE is off work due to back pain. EE was sent to Urgent Care and given restrictions the area cannot accommodate; EE is off work until further notice.

June 25, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee reported discomfort in right shoulder on 9/13/22. EE states right shoulder continued to bother EE since incident occurred 6/25. EE was referred to Ortho for additional evaluation. EE continued to work with no restrictions. EE had surgery on 1/27/23.

February 24, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was en route to EE's job at the time of the vehicle accident. The cause of death was a medical cardiac event.

March 31, 2019 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
PCS Phosphate Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee found unresponsive. Apparent heart attack.

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