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March 20, 2019 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Lime LLC · Fall from machine

A customer truck driver fell off the passenger side of the trailer while closing the trailer hatches. No witnesses to the actual fall.

July 29, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Lime LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Allegedly, employee was stepping over a vacuum hose and felt a pop in his left knee resulting in a sharp pain. Employee was under care of personal physician to determine treatment for existing condition to same knee at the time of the incident.

April 21, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Lime LLC · Fall from machine

Truck driver slipped and fell onto the ground after exiting vehicle. The ground was wet from several rainy days. The driver suffered a fractured right ankle and contusion to the right leg.

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