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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 21, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WKA, LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was climbing a stationary ladder to a wash down platform, slipped and fell 12' to the ground landing on his feet and falling onto the ground. Employee was diagnosed with a fractured left heel.

August 20, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WKA, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down the ladder from the top of a railcar when a rung of the railcar ladder popped loose and the employee fell 8' to the ground landing on his feet. he was diagnosed with deep bruises in each foot.

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