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January 11, 2011 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbus Limestone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from his loader to his personal vehicle when he slipped on some ice & snow and twisted his right ankle. No treatment was given at the time. On 1-28-11 employee said he was still having some pain in his foot. It was found to have a fracture in his right foot.

November 10, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbus Limestone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping out of the motor control building when he stepped down onto the catwalk. He lost balance and rolled his right ankle. Area was well lit; catwalk was clean with no obstructions.

February 13, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbus Limestone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was working in a manlift basket when he descended to the ground and was walking away from the manlift, when he slipped in the ice and fell on his back. Injured his right wrist.

December 15, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbus Limestone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down the steps. As he was stepping down, he partially missed a step and rolled his right knee/ankle.

February 2, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbus Limestone Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ON THE TRUCK WHEN HIS RT. FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE STEP AND HIS LEG STRUCK THE STEP CUTTING HIS RT. LEG.

January 13, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbus Limestone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING OUT OF THE 7' CRUSHER OIL SHANTY CARRYING 5 GAL OF FUEL GOING DOWN A SMALL RAMP OF MATERIAL, LOST FOOTING & TWISTED LEFT ANKLE & KNEE. WEATHER CONDITIONS: COLD IN THE 20'S, SUNNY SKY, NO SNOW ON GROUND. EE SLIPPED BUT DID NOT FALL.

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