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October 7, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

10/15/2015- Employee reported a bruised tail bone to safety. Said he did it on 10/07/2015. While leaning on one knee on the ground, employee was torqueing bolts on a steel block. Employees fell back onto another steel block, bruising tail bone. He compared the initial injury to hitting his funny bone so he didn't report it. Had X-rays done to very it is bruised only.

February 9, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working in the Alternative Fuels area using a forklift to lift a bale of carpet into the Shredder hopper when the carpet did not go into hopper. Carpet fell to ground and broke the bale wire that was holding it together. Employee got off forklift and walked in front of forklift through the carpet and tripped on the bale wire, fell and broke his right lower leg.

July 13, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to clear a plug. While attemping to step off of the pile onto the Flyash Reclaimer, he missed the step falling between the wall and the Flyash Reclaimer twisting his left leg from the knee down to the ankle.

May 6, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down stairs when left foot slipped pulling groin area.

March 11, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping up onto the Crusher's Electrical Skid when his foot slipped causing him to fall on his ankle in a twisted manner.

December 4, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of his work truck, stepped out and twisted the wrong way. Felt pain in lower back and down leg. Employee fell to his knees on the floor.

June 4, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Due to wet and muddy conditions employee slipped while on loader and wedged finger in pinch point between backup alarm and bracket. Recieved nine stitches, bandages, and bracing on right hand little finger.

January 24, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was using a pry bar to loosen material. When material broke free, employee lost balance and fell. This caused a bruise on his elbow; medical attention was sought to ensure that there were no other injuries.

August 28, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped back off of a cement ledge about 3 feet off of ground. When trying to gain balance employee dislocated left thumb.

July 7, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Fall from machine

Truck driver is suspected to have fallen out of his truck and suffered a head injury.

October 29, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down stairs and his heel caught the last step. This caused him to twist his ankle.

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