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September 27, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on uneven ballast setting the unit train railcar brakes when EE stepped wrong and over extended EE' right knee. The employee saw a doctor and was not placed on restrictions and had not missed work. On Oct 13, the employee saw a surgeon and it was determined EE would need surgery. The employee is still able to work full duty, but did miss a full shift on Oct 13.

June 1, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Limestone Company · Fall onto or against objects

Cleaning mirror on truck and EE slipped. Grabbed for the mirror and cut EE's hand as a result (stitches required).

February 20, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Roughly noon on Tuesday, Feb 20, ee were on top of the new water tank checking the heat trace to make sure it was working. EE was at one inspection hole and as ee stood up to walk to the other inspection hole, feet slid out from underneath. EE landed on bottom and didn't think much of it the time. As the day progressed ee became more sore.

March 7, 2017 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was clearing a beam of built up limestone with employee's foot to install expanded metal to prevent pigeons from accessing the plant, when employee twisted and sprained employee's left knee.

February 10, 2006 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Limestone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking down a ramp area after checking to make sure his trailers were lined up under the customer product load out.EE slipped and fell backwards using his left arm to catch his fall. EE left shoulder was sore however he did not go to a clinic until 02/12/2006 received pain pills and continued his normal work schedule.

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