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April 12, 2022 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Engineering Aggregates Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down two steps onto a landing that is built with expanded metal for the platform. There is a slight bend in the catwalk where it's welded to an I beam for support. As the employee stepped on the cat walk, EE stepped into the bent area, causing EE to roll ankle which was later determined to be a sprain.

August 15, 2017 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Engineering Aggregates Corp · Fall from machine

WHILE EE WAS DOING A PRE-OP INSPECTION ON TRUCK, WHILE DISMOUNTING THE TRUCK EE FELL TO THE GROUND STRIKING HEAD.

January 19, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Engineering Aggregates Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE WAS DOING A PRE-OPT INSPECTION OF THE POND AREA HE SLIPPED ON THE FROZEN MUDDY GROUND TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

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