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2000–2026
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October 10, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Creek Stone Company Ltd · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee slipped and fell on a catwalk injuring their face, teeth, left hand and left wrist while cleaning shaker screen.

January 21, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Creek Stone Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing maintenance on sand screw when employee slipped; while attempting to catch himself put his hand between the sand screw and a skid steer rake causing his finger to be lacerated and crushed, and subsequently partially amputated.

February 22, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Creek Stone Company Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

When getting down from trackhoe after filling up the greaser, he slipped on some grease and landed on his right shoulder. Fall resulted in dislocation of right shoulder.

March 16, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Creek Stone Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing into Volvo 360 trackhoe, he indicates his foot slipped out from under him and pulled a muscle in his back. He did not fall or hit anything. Did not report the event until 6:30 p.m. that night and refused any medical treatment. On Monday (3-23-09) said back still hurting and wanted to go Dr. Dr. said it was strained muscle.

August 31, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cedar Creek Stone Company Ltd · Fall from ladders

FELL OFF LADDER. LADDER ON UNEVEN GROUND AND NOT TIED OFF

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