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February 25, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Sand & Stone Inc · Fall from machine

Dismantling the dredge quarry. EE was operating the crane. He slipped and fell 4-5 ft to hard limestone. EE attemped to get up thinking it was a bruise, but was sent to ER for x-rays. EE has broken hip and pelvis.

August 8, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida CRI Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was cleaning a inclined conveyor platform at conveyor Rock #2 when he slipped and fell to the ground. He braced his fall with his right arm inflicting bruised ribs and a broken wrist. He was not in a safety harness or manlift with safety harness to clean the non-catwalk side of conveyor as required.

August 12, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Sand & Stone Inc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS WITH STORAGE BOX IN HANDS, SHE STUMBLED AND BRABBED LEFT HAND RAILING IT GAVE IN AND TWISTED HER TO THE RIGHT CAUSING HER TO FALL DOWN ON THE STEPS HITTING HER BACK.

May 15, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Sand & Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WALKING TOWARDS SHOP TRIPPED OVER MARKING LINE FALLING FORWARD ON LEFT ELBOW AND RIGHT HAND - JAMMING RIGHT ARM.

April 13, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Sand & Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF OF A FORKLIFT AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHEN HE TOUCHED GROUND.

August 23, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Sand & Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING UNDER PLANT, LOST FOOTING CAUSING HIM TO TWIST RIGHT KNEE AND FELL ON LEFT BACK SIDE.

August 16, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Sand & Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OUT OF CAB OF BACKHOE STEPPING ONTO TRACKS WHEN FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONTO LEFT KNEE.

March 8, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Sand & Stone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON LOADER. HE ACCIDENTALLY STEPPED ON A HOME MADE LIFT ON FLOOR, TWISTING HIS ANKLE CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON RIGHT KNEE.

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