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Years on record
2000–2026
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June 10, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was attempting to avoid being stung by a bee and hastily exited from a catwalk down the stairs. EE missed one tread and landed awkwardly causing knee pain. EE denied medical treatment. On Monday 6/23/2025 the employee did notify management that EE would seek medical treatment.

January 2, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking on the ground and had a fall from the same level. EE sustained a broken rib on right side. Restricted duty for 2-3 weeks.

October 3, 2023 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Kentucky Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Individual was cleaning a catwalk by oversized collector on plant# 2. When EE stood back up, EE stepped on a rock and rolled ankle falling to the ground. Sought medical treatment and therapy on own. Reported occupational injury on 2/6/24. Had therapy and requires surgery on 5/29/24. Will have restrictions post surgery.

January 24, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Melvin Stone Company LLC · Fall from machine

The employee slipped and fell off of a conveyor belt approximately 5 feet to a concrete floor.

October 6, 2022 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Enon Sand & Gravel LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was handling a steel plate when employee slipped and lost control of the plate and caught a finger between the plate and the deck of the dredge.

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