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September 16, 1995 FL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED SIDEWAYS ACROSS A 20" SEALING H20 LINE WITH FOOT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND HAD A SHARP PAIN.

June 23, 1995 FL · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE WAS GOINT TO FRONT OF MACHINE FROM OPERATOR'S CAB TO GET HIS WATER COOLER. AS EE GRABBED THE TOP HANDRAIL TO SWING AROUND TO THE FRONT OF THE PAN, THE WEIGHT PRESENTED ON THE GRABRAIL CAUSE D THE BOLTS TO SHEAR, CAUSING THE HANDRAIL TO BECOME DETACHED WHICH IN TURN CAUSED EE TO FREE FALL APPROX. 6-8' TO THE GROUND.

August 3, 1994 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO CLOSE SUCTIONS ON WEST A RAW FEED BIN SO MAINTENANCE COULD REPLACE A 3-WAY LATERAL THAT WAS LEAKING EMPLOYEE SLIPPED IN SLIME ON CONCRETE WHILE HE WAS WALKING TO THE VALV E

December 6, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS MOPPING THE FLOOR INSIDE THE LARGE DRAGLINE WHE HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND SLIPPED AND FELL CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT HAND.

November 30, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAD CHANGED A RETURN ROLLER ONT HE HOLDING BIN BLET AND WAS STEPPING FORM THE BELT ONTO THE BACK OF A FLATBED TRUCK WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL ONTO THE BED OF THE TRUCK FRACTUR ING HIS LEFT WRIST.

October 27, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE HAD CLIMBED UP ON TOP OF WATER TANKER TO GET A PIECE OF ROPE. AS HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF TANKER HE MISSED THE LAST STEP & FELL BACKWARDS STRAINING HIS NECK & RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 18, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO A JOB SITE WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN SOME MUD. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO FREE HIS FOOT HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

February 4, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING STEPS FROM EAST SIZER VALVES WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THIRD STEP FROM BOTTOM EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE GRATING WITH HIS RT FOOT BEING CA UGHT IN THE STEPS

August 25, 1992 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING A 1 INCH AIRLINE TO THE AIR CONTROL VALVES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE WASHER EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUSH A 1X20 PIPE INTO THE RACK APPROX. 10 FT ABOVE THE GROUND FLOOR WITH THE US E OF A MANLIFT. WHILE EE ATTEMPTED TO PUSH PIPE UP HE STEPPED INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH APPROX. 3 INCH DEEP AND STATED TO FEEL PAIN IN THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BACK.

May 18, 1992 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 627 PAN WHICH BECAME STUCK IN AROADSIDE DITCH.ANOTHER PAN ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE STUCK PAN OUT OF THE DITCH.IN THE PROCESS,THE STUCK PAN FELL ONTO ITS SIDE.EMPLOYEE CLI MBED OUT AND STEPPED ONTO THE TIRE TO CLIM DOWN.THE TIRE TURNED CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND STRIKE HIS LEFT THIGH ON AN ANGLE IRON GUARD RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING 50 SUTURES AND STAPLES

April 28, 1992 FL · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN STAIRS WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED & RETURNED TO WORK AFTER MULTIPLE VISITS TO THE CO NURSE EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR XRAYS & IS NOW RECE IVING PHYSICAL THERAPY

December 4, 1991 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL ATTACHING CHAIN TO TOP OF SPILLWAY RISER.STANDING ON RISER FRAME 5' OFF GROUND,LOST FOOTING AND JUMPED BACKWARD LANDING ON ROUGH,UNEVEN GROUND.

October 8, 1991 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL WALKING FROM PARKING LOT TO SHOP AND TRIPPED OVER ELEVATION STRING AND FELL.

August 30, 1991 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED SHE TWISTED HER LEFT FOOT IN THE PARKING LOT AND FRACTURED IT.

August 23, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM A FLAT CONCRETE SURFACE TO A PEBBLE SURFACE WHEN THE PEBBLES SHIFTED UNDER HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUSING A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 20, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING A TANK THROUGH A 30" MANWAY WHEN HE FELL AND BUMPED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REQUEST ANY TREATMENT AT THIS TIME. ON NOVEMBER 9, 1990 EMPLOYEE REPORTED BACK T O OUR FIRST AID OFFICE AND STATED HE WAS STILL HAVING PAIN FROM THIS INCIDENT. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO THE DR. AT THIS TIME. ON NOVEMBER 28, 1990 EMPLOYEE HAD A FOLLOW UP VISIT AND DR. PRESCRIBED

March 9, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD A EXCAVATOR FROM A LOWBOY WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL TO THE BED OF THE LOWBOY STRIKING HIS RIGHT SIDE

February 7, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSFERRING DRY ROCK INTO BIN #6 IN HEADHOUSE. HE OBSERVED SOME SPILLAGE/LEAKAGE OUT OF SHUTTLE CONVEYOR. HE STEPPED UP ON DECK/RAIL ABOVE NORMAL WORK PLATFORM TO VISUALLY OBSERV E EXACT SPILLAGE PROBLEM. AFTER THE OBSERVATION HE STEPPED BACK TO WORK ON PLATFORM CAUSING AN ANKLE SPRAIN.

January 15, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING OPERATING SUPPLY MATERIALS FROM CAB SIDE SHOE #1 DRAGLINE INTO THE DRAGLINE HOUSE. AS EMPLOYEE STOOPED TO PICK UP A ROLL OF TUB PAPER HE "BLACKED OUT" AND DOESN'T REMEMBE R ANYTHING UNTIL HE FOUND HIMSELF ON THE GROUND.HE HAD LACERATED HIS LOWER LIP FROM TEETH BITE.

October 19, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ACROSS PUMP SUCTION WITH A WATER HOSE IN HIS HAND WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE PIPE CAUSING HIM TO FALL,STRIKING HIS RIGHT ARM ON THE PIPE FLANGE.

July 26, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CO-WORKERS CHANGE OUT POLY DECK SCREENS ON THE WASHER WHEN HE BECAME VERY DIZZY.EMPLOYEE SQUATTED DOWN TO PUT HIS HEAD BETWEEN HIS LEGS WHEN HE SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

July 17, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS DRAGGING A WASH UP HOSE WALKING BACKWARDS,WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS ELBOWS.

November 22, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BETWEEN A WORK BENCH AND PARTS WASHER WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT CAUGHT IN A AIR HOSE CAUSING HIMN TO FALL FORWARD LANDING ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

August 29, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS SITTING ON SYN MOTOR WHEN HE TURNED TO DISMOUNT FROM MOTOR. HE STEPPED ON EDGE OF WALKWAY & IN DOING SO TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

August 19, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING OVER BELT VIA CROSS OVER PLATFORM AND GOT HER RIGHT FOOT CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE STEPS AND FELL FORWARD CAUSING HER TO STRAIN HER RIGHT KNEE.

July 14, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM T HE BACK OF A FLATBAED TRUCK WHEN HE TWISTED HIS FEFT ANKLE

January 6, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING ACROSS AN 8" WATER LINE TO KEEP FROM WALKING IN WATER, WHEN SHE LOST HER BALANCE, STRIKING HER LEFT HAND ON A CROSS BEAM.

December 3, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPE8 ON FLOOR UNDER THE WASHER PLANT CAUSING A CONTUSION MUSCLE STRAIN TO LEFT HAND AND ARM.

November 5, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMP WAS STEPPIN1 DOWN OFF A FORKLIFT HE WAS OPERATING WHEN HE SLIPPED IN MUD, TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE

November 2, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMP HAD CLIMBED3UP LADDER ON SIDE OF A TRUCK BODY AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF G A SSING UP AIR COMPRESSOR GAS TANK. HE STARTED TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND ATTEMPTED TO STEADY HIMSELF AND LAID HIS LEFT HAND ON TH9 AIR COMPRESSOR ENGINE MUFFLER CAUSING 1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS LEFT HAND

October 9, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING TO T HE #4 PIT GUN CAR WHEN HE STEPPED ON A SLIGHT RISE WITH HIS LEFT FOOT AND STEPPED DOWN WITH HIS RT FOOT INTO A DEPRESSION 3-6IN LOWER THAT HE EXPECTED HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE RT3THIGH AREA FROM THE JARRING STEP

July 30, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OI5ING PUMPS WHEN HE STEPPED ON GRATING THAT WAS IMPROPERLY POSTIONED AND FELL INTO A DITCH STRIKING HIS LEFT LEG ON A PIECE OF GRATING.

June 23, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING IN PLANT AND SLIPPED ON SOME ALGAE,FELL AND BUMPED HIS KNEE.EMPLOYEE WAS SEEN IN THE CLINIC AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT AND WAS RELEASED BACK TO WORK.ON JULY 13,EMPLOYEE W AS SENT TO PHYS3CIAN FOR TREATMENT.

April 10, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING CLX CABLE ON THE #3 DRAGLINE.EMPLOYEE PULLED AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF CABLE OFF THE REEL,TURNED TO GET HELP AND TRIPPED OVER THE EXCESS CABLE.AS THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIS BALANCE HE 8TRUCK THE JAGGED EDGE OF A CAN OF CIRCUIT BREAKER OIL.EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE LAKELAKE CITY EMERG. CENTER WHERE HE RECEIVED 10 SUTURES.

July 22, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING SWING GEAR. HE HAD SET A DRUM PAN OFF 1 SWING UNIT ON TOP OF LARGE SWING BULL GEAR HE THENW ENT AROUND PAN TO TAKE THE CHAIN OFF WHEN HE MISSED HIS FOOTING AT EDGE OF S HOE AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE STRUCK THE CORNER OF THE PAN CUTTING THE INSIDE OF HIS RIGHT UPPER LEG.

May 18, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL AND CO-WORKER OFF LOADING UPPER BALE CHAIN FROM FLAT BED TRUCK.THEY ELECTED TO DRAG BALE CHAIN ABOUT 450 LBS OFF BACK OF TRUCK FAR ENOUGH TO LET CHAINS WEIGHT FINISH PULLING IT OFF.AS CHA N BEGAN TO FALL EMPL STEPPED BACK TO CLEAR HIMSELF FROM FALLING CHAIN AND TRIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS RIGHT PALM FX RIGHT WRIST.

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