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February 23, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down stairs. He buckled his left knee.

January 17, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped down out of a hauler onto a 2X4 on the ground hurting his left foot.

January 25, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE tripped while climbing into mill at washplant other EE caught him by his left arm. This put a strain on his shoulder.

July 17, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was on top of sand silo doing electrical work. He slipped, grabbed a bar above his head, trying not to fall, injured right shoulder.

April 19, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning under Rod Mill and slipped on a pipe injuring lower left leg by pulling muscles.

March 17, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Fall from ladders

Employee fell 7 feet while climbing down ladder at the ball mill (#4). He landed on both of his feet injuring his heels.

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