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March 16, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whitestone Calcium Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee stepped off ladder and felt a twinge in right knee...

March 22, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whitestone Calcium Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was adding anti freeze to our loader, he turned to get more anti freeze, he lost his footing and fell towards the step ladder hitting the ladder then the ground, his fall was approx 3 feet. He was asked if medical attention was needed he said no he is fine. 4 days later he wanted to be seen by the doctor.

November 18, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whitestone Calcium Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 11/18/11 EE was asked to remove snow from the loading dock area with a loader, when finished moving the snow EE left the loader to see how many pallets were remaining to be loaded, as he walked back to the loader he slipped and fell on the ground. I asked him if he needed to see a doctor he said he was fine. On 12/27/11 EE wanted to see a doctor about his back pain.

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