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June 19, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall from machine

EE was greasing 773 Dump Truck, got his feet tangled in the hose and fell to the ground, injuring his left shoulder.

January 31, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall down stairs

Slipped and fell on steps going down into packhouse basement. Hit his right elbow and shoulder.

December 17, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall from ladders

Allegedly injured was descending an 8'ladder. When he got down to the 3rd or 4th rung from the ground he either missed the rung or he slipped, falling backwards hitting his head on stone ground.

August 22, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As the employee lifted materials onto a shaft rack, his foot slipped on a piece of wood that was at the bottom of the rack. In his attempt to break his fall, he strained his left shoulder.

December 6, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Head injury, broken right little finger with laceration. Employee was propelled off pier when guard popped loose.

March 30, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting separator after inspection. His left foot slipped off of curb around separator and he fell into opening between them. Bruised left shin - fell.

November 16, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Allegedly, while walking into finish mills motor control center, employee tripped over cement build-up twisting his back.

July 8, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER AND SLIPPED AND FELL, CATCHING HIS LEFT LEG ON ONE OF THE RUNGS OF THE LADDER.

April 4, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was climbing down a ladder from a yard loader, his foot slipped from the ladder, causing him to strain his right arm and shoulder.

January 31, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall onto or against objects

DURING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE, EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN COOLER. HE WAS GOING TO FILL HEATERS AND LOST FOOTING TRYING TO CROSS ACETYLENE LINES ON FLOOR. HE TRIPPED AND HIT KNEE ON UPPER LEDGE OF NEX T GRATE.

November 5, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS VACUUMING IN 1F15 ELEVATOR PIT, HIS HANDS SLIPPED OFF OF THE 4" VACUUM HOSE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS.

September 16, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEE'S FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN GRATING AT COAL UNLOADING AS HE WAS WALKING, CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

August 4, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS GETTING OUT OF A BOBCAT SKID- STEER LOADER WHEN HE STEPPED ON WET SLURRY, FALLING BACK ONTO THE EMPTY BUCKET.

July 7, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY, EE CLIMBED UP ON LANDING TO CLEAN AND SLIPPED ON CLINKER, BANGED ON ANGLE IRON, CUTTING AND TWISTING LEFT KNEE.

July 3, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY, EE WAS WALKING FROM "C" SILO LOAD CENTER TO THE LAST TRUCK WEIGH SCALE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF 2"PIPE, FALLING & STRIKING HIS KNEE ON A PIECE CONCRETE.

June 12, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE STEPPING ACROSS AIRSIDE FROM SILO #52 EE STUMBLED AND FELL LAND HIT #62 AIRSLIDE.

February 25, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER AT FEEDER BELT FOR SILO #D83 WHEN HE STEPPED ON A 8 OZ SPRAY CAN. HE THEN FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS LEFT WRIST.

December 27, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING TO THE EMPLOYEE SHOWER ROOM, HE ENCOUNTERED A PATCH OF ICE AND SLIPPED.

October 6, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED ON A WET LADDER AND STRAINED HIS LEFTSHOULDER. DX AS A TEAR IN ROTOR CUFF.

November 1, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, EE WAS DESCENDING A 10' STEEL LADDER AND MISSED BOTTOM RUNG. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF, BUT TWISTED THE MIDDLE OF HIS BACK. EE DIDN'T LOSE ANY TIME UNTIL 11-17-01.

September 13, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall from machine

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF #1 FINISH MILL EE STEPPED ON A PILE OF 1" STEEL GRINDING BALLS AND SLIPPED AND FELL.

September 12, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY WHILE WALKING BY F49 COMPRESSOR, EE STEPPED ON A 1" STEEL BALL & WENT DOWN TWISTING HIS KNEE

July 18, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall down stairs

ALEGEDLY, WHILE WALKING DOWN STEEP SET OF STEPS FROM PACKING MACHINE, EE SLIPPED ON STEP TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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