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September 28, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 9/28/25, EE slipped in a small hole and injured EE's knee while getting out of EE's vehicle for work. EE reported it to team lead at 12:00 PM; TL informed supervisor at 6:24 PM. EE requested medical attention the next day, was evaluated, given medication and work restrictions that didn't affect equipment duties. Released on 10/2/25.

July 23, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal mason SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil Dri Production Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE working on installing forms. EE went to sit down on form and form broke. Tried to catch self but cut hand on anchor while doing so. EE received stitches.

January 17, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil Dri Production Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Teammate fell while walking on the ice and felt a sharp pain in right knee. Update: Teammate had surgery on 3/26/24 & has been removed from duty.

October 16, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Upon shift start, EE walked into the GN Mill Bld MCC room, and seemingly got into a physical altercation with an EE. Assumption is that IE was pushed or struck and fell against a main breaker bucket damaging some of the plate metal. IE diagnosed with ac joint separation to (L) shoulder, minor cut on mouth, ear & back. Also syncope at some point. Other EE no injuries.

August 14, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was spotting for railcar mover and slipped and hit head. EE left spotting activity to talk with RR guy in truck parked nearby. They decided to go over and talk with guy about railcars. The stepped in a water puddle and slipped and fell, bumping head on ground. EE received medical attention(6 staples to close cut)all scans/tests negatives at hospital and released same night.

June 14, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Mountain Production Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

while walking on the South Path teammate slipped in a wet surface and EE's knee hit the floor. after 3 days of no contact with the plant the teammate reported EE's foot was hurting.

May 31, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE has ground level fall while exiting from Bdg#2. EE stepped off traction grating and onto slick pavement from rain event prior, causing EE to fall forward and landing on right hand and knee. EE diagnosis: acute right knee sprain

September 3, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator stated: climbed on the side of the forklift & was standing on the tire of forklift releasing the latch by hand on the self-dumping trash can when teammate slipped & hurt foot. Teammate stated did not fall to the ground. Teammate has a dislocated big toe on left foot. Surveillance video shows no such event. Awaiting teammate to work for further investigation.

April 8, 2022 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mounds Production Company LLC · Fall from ladders

while attempting to climb a stationary ladder teammate stated EE loss EE's grip and fell from approx. 3ft onto a concrete pad

March 29, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Taft Production Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A packaging line operator slipped on wet surface and landed on back and left elbow

July 19, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

At approx. 10:41pm prior to clocking in, employee stated to have said to the teammates in the Control Room, that they had fallen but told everyone they were fine. EE then went on to work the entire shift without issue. EE called Supervisor at about 1215 pm on July 20, 2021 and during conversation the teammate revealed to that they slipped and fell.

February 12, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mounds Production Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

while walking down the icy stairs, employee fell and tried to catch themselves on the hand rail and felt a pop in shoulder. EE was medically evaluated at the time and was released to return to work they continued to feel pain in shoulder and had a second evaluation which determined they had to have surgery to repair the damage.

September 10, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Two (2) workers were lifting a core drill onto the back of a pickup truck, when one slipped and fell with the core drill landing on EE's leg. The ground was slippery from the wet guragum on the ground. The worker's knee had a small laceration and was bruised.

March 31, 2020 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil Dri Production Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was going backwards down the staircase EE missed two steps and hit EE's left knee on the staircase. On the next trip down EE noticed another EE coming down the stairs and IE tried to backup to provide room for EE to pass and again IE missed two steps and hit EE's right knee.

March 16, 2020 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Mountain Production Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to get into the 2017 S570 Bobcat. While attempting to enter the Bobcat EE stepped in the mouth of the bucket and grabbed a hold of the handles to pull self into the Bobcat. While stepping up to the grates to enter the Bobcat EE's left foot slipped on the mud which EE was standing on in the Bobcat's bucket.

July 12, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Teammate decided to cross 45 degree slope at truck scale exit. Teammate slipped and fell while descending slope, EE got up and came inside and reported incident to Traffic Manager

November 5, 2018 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Dismounted loader to cut off conveyor at stop button panel & slipped in mud, having same level fall. Left knee hurting, so taken to ER. Diagnosis left knee pain - given ace bandage, medication & told to elevate & rest. Released for 11-7-18.

May 15, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Taft Production Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

While working at Mill 1 SH Conveyor 5, Injured Employee climbed to the second level to pulley a piece of steel to employee on next level up stepped into uncovered manhole at ladder

April 16, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Taft Production Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was walking towards equipment and tripped on a guard on floor and fell to their knees injuring the right knee.

April 20, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down off of fuel trailer using left foot & left foot rolled. Diagnosis: left ankle sprain.

May 5, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE lifting a roll of film, heard a pop & fell to floor. ER physician found no injuries & referred EE to family physician. WCI physician expressed concern about headache and imposed work restrictions pending follow up.

June 8, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Standing on lift table pulling stack of jugs (empty) up roller bed, when right foot slipped on roller. He fell backwards landed on right lower back & forearm. Strain & bruised.

May 7, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking around elevator & tripped on clay chunks causing a same level fall. Landed on right side arm and hip(radio on hip). On 5-8-15 doctor diagnosed as contusion sent back with no restrictions. On 5-12-15 X-ray report showed wrist having a minimally displaced fracture through the triquetrum with soft tissue swelling - referred to Orthopedic doctor.

January 7, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE retrieving parts & stepped on bin divider on floor w/ right foot. Divider slid forward & he fell on left knee(same level). Had pain & swelling x-ray shows no fracture. EE on restricted duty.

June 23, 2014 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Mountain Production Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleged that he injured his ankle due to a 3/16" change in elevation.

March 4, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouse, supply handler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Taft Production Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner got off forklift by sliding down off it and landed on her right leg. She felt a pop in her knee and could not walk.

February 13, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE had just applied LVM on slippery area by OMW & was leaving area when he slipped and fell.He tried to catch himself with rt arm injuring his rt shoulder & arm. Diagnosis: rt shoulder and arm contusion. Light duty until next week.

March 1, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil Dri Production Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking and fell on a flight being stored cutting side of face and hand.

January 20, 2012 GA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping down on step ladder, lost her balance & twisted left knee. Inflammation of left knee. Restricted, wear immobilizer, no work for 4 days.

November 5, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Washing down a muddy area to get a lab sample when he slipped and had a same level fall on left side no injury. Later, on 12-22-11 sent to doctor with backache no restrictions. 1-4-12 went back to doctor & was told no work until consult with Orthopedic doctor. Became a reportable on 1-4-12.

June 22, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stood up from opening hatch on railcar and started walking and rolled his left ankle causing him to fall (same level fall). Left ankle sprain. Restricted can operate forklift, but no climbing stairs.

May 21, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall down stairs

EE reported he fell walking down stairs & landed on left knee. Diagnosis left knee contusion. Since date of accident the EE has performed his regular job duties. The treating physician has now prescribed physical therapy based on a recent MRI. 1st appt is 8-9-11.

January 25, 2011 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mounds Production Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee walking from truck shop to office, slipped and fell. Employee stated he slipped and fell in mud, behind trucks in front of his office. Oil-rig is disputing this claim due to no witnesses, no evidence in area that a fall occurred, and the employee showed no signs of soiled clothing, no mud on clothes.

December 14, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Walking and tripped on strap & debris fell on left knee bumping it & head(hard hat on) on pallet of empty bulk bags. Inflammation in neck & soreness in left shoulder and knee. Able to work with restrictions.

November 18, 2010 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mounds Production Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking by fan carrying some grating to make a walkway in the tower area. It was muddy and the way he had to position the metal to get through the walkway he slipped and hit the edge of the guard with his right forearm.

January 31, 2010 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mounds Production Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming down off C22 ladder and there was snow and ice at the foot of ladder. When he stepped on the ground he slipped and twisted his knee. Employee had not complained about any pain until February. He was sent to the doctor on 2/17/2010. He had not missed any work until 4/15/2010 when he had surgery.

January 29, 2010 IL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mounds Production Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

employee was on break and walking to employee parking lot to use cell phone. employee slipped on snow and ice. employee fell and injured shoulder and elbow.

January 11, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Thawing frozen lines & changing motor. While changing motor, left foot slipped. Okay that day, but next day foot swollen & hurting. Left ankle sprain, grade 2. Restricted with air brace & crutches.

December 15, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At truck scales and opened load cell for cleaning. Pulling fire hose and stepped into the hole he just opened. Stated he was fine. On 12-23-09 came to us and stated he is experiencing pain so he was sent to doctor. Diagnosis ankle sprain. Gave him ankle brace and restrictions.

October 29, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While checking his area fell and hurt back. Lumbosacral right contusion, pain. Restricted.

October 17, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in mud with rubber boots when boot got stuck causing him to fall. Tried to break fall with hands. Dislocated 5th digit left hand & contusion to right hand.

July 27, 2009 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil Dri Production Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was installing motor belt on the mill and while turning the sheave the wrench slipped causing him to lose his balance and fall down. (fell from even ground not from a height)

April 23, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was ascending ladder and struck left knee on safety cage brace. Contusion of left knee, knee immobilizer, and on light duty.

March 13, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Taft Production Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking between lines (normal walkway) and tripped on a bolt in the cement. She fell on her left shoulder.

February 18, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Taft Production Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked through muddy area and slipped but did not fall. Felt pain in back.

February 11, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injury was checking clay falling on CV25 belt. He started towards spray system to check tips and slipped on wet surface. He fell injuring his left knee. Diagnosis - strain/sprain & joint mouse of left knee. He is scheduled for surgery.

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