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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 23, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BYK Additives Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking from lab to break room. Tripped on uneven surface. Face came in contact with guard rail. Busted lip and broken front tooth.

July 10, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BYK Additives Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was carrying load of supplies down outside steps using hand rail as a base. At foot of stairs hand rail ended and employee fell forward from last two steps, landing on sidewalk.

April 7, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BYK Additives Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

The employee was stepping off a top catwalk to close the gate behind him when his foot slipped off the railing, causing him to fall thru the handrail and hit the concrete floor.

October 26, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BYK Additives Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When employee was exiting the IT Specialist's cubicle, she tripped on the strap of a lunch bag that was on the floor and was able to regain her balance without falling. However, she did sustain a sprain to the other foot used to break her fall (right foot injured - sprained)

April 6, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BYK Additives Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was clocking out at the end of his shift when he stepped off the curb and injured his ankle.

March 25, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BYK Additives Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the lab along a wet sidewalk. His feet slipped from under him, causing him to fall on his tailbone.

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