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March 25, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

stepped in a hole when climbing off a machine, causing right ankle to sprain.

September 12, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mike was exiting his work truck, when his right leg came in contact with the ground he felt a twist and had problems putting weight on his leg.

August 10, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Fall from machine

Plant @ #4 shaker. Employee was changing the top deck screen on the #4 shaker. Slipped with the screen and slid down the chute feet first.

May 10, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING STAIRS CARRYING A PIECE OF METAL, WHEN HE DROP IT, HE WENT TO CATCH IT. HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN STAIRS. HE STRAINED HE RIGHT SHOULDER

December 5, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregate Inc · Fall from machine

Fell approx 6 ft while exiting bulldozer. Multiple contusions and abrasion to left leg. No expected permanent temp or partial disability.

July 21, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregate Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking through the plant area when he stepped in a small depression and twisted his ankle.

January 27, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregate Inc · Fall onto or against objects

AFTER HANDLING OILY RAGS EE ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB A LADDER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL HITTING HIS KNEE ON THE LOWER RAILING.

January 24, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregate Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS FIXING LIGHTS ON BULLDOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON THE LEFT MID-SECTION OF HIS BODY.

August 14, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregate Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATES HE WAS WORKING ON BROKEN PRODUCT PUMP SLIPPED ON HYDRAULIC OIL( IT WAS ALSO RAINING AND IT WAS WET) AND HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE BACK OF THE TRUCK.

May 29, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregate Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING UP A HILL CARRYING ROUGHLY 30 LBS OF TOOLS WHEN HE STEPPED ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT & FELT HIS RT KNEE POP ON BACK SIDE OF KNEE.

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