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2000–2026
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July 25, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peak Lime, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE states that he was walking with a bucket of lime fines. He tripped (due to being clumsey), causing the fines to splash out into his left eye.

January 9, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peak Lime, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While performing routine maintenance work, EE twisted his knee. EE reported injury to EH@S manager. EE was taken to occupational clinic to be evaluated. At that time EE was released (same day) back to full duty. After injury began to hurt again, EE returned to clinic and was released to light duty.

February 25, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peak Lime, Inc. · Fall down stairs

EE WAS CARRYING AIR HOSES DOWN A SHORT FLIGHT OFSTAIRS (3-STEPS) FROM THE PREHEATER TOWER WHEN HE MISSED THE LAST STEP. HE FELL TO HIS LEFT ANDTWISTED HIS LT. KNEE. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN ACL AND MENISCAL TEAR AND WAS OPERATED ON MARCH 1, 2002, TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE.

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