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2000–2026
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January 3, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Earthworks Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was splitting stone when a piece shattered causing EE to jump back out of the way. When EE landed EE felt discomfort in right hip, upper right leg. EE was not struck by any stone.

October 13, 2021 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Earthworks, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was greasing equipment at start of shift about daylight. EE moved the grease bucket and stepped backwards off a 1-2 foot drop twisting their right knee and right ankle.

June 17, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Earthworks Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sprained left ankle while walking on uneven terrain. The employee reported a prior history of a rupture of the achilles tendon in the same ankle so it is suspected that they may have re-injured it. It is also suspected that they may have an ongoing infection from the previous injury within the achilles tendon.

July 2, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Earthworks Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving a saw blade, tripped and fell and sprained wrist.

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