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June 26, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming down from preheater tower. As EE approached the first platform where the stairs change direction, EE mis-stepped on the tread and twisted left ankle. The employee reported that EE was descending the steps with right hand holding the right stair rail which helped EE to avoid losing balance and falling down the stairs.

May 17, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Fall from machine

An employee was cleaning the 2nd compartment of a ball mill, when it began to turn. The employee turned, and slipped and fell, while getting out of the mill.

January 30, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was inspecting a conveyor and stepped on uneven ground and felt knee twist

November 1, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee lost footing while unloading tires from a box trailer. EE caught self with right hand injuring the palm and thumb.

October 17, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on un-level ground and sprained right knee.

May 4, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sprained right ankle when working. Did not show up for work or report incident. Called employee at home twice and got employee out of bed. Sent employee to clinic for evaluation.

April 29, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported to safety department on May 2, 2016 at 0830: Left hand swollen. X-ray showed fracture of 5th metacarpal. Employee did not lose time from work.

July 28, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The constant rain around the state made the plant very slippery at the time of the incident. Employee walking across yard slipped on wet ground and hurt his ankle.

July 16, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on wet material causing him to fall on his back.

June 6, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

employee walking through grass tripped over shovel.

January 20, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee walking up stairs stumbled and smacked his knee on metal grating.

January 15, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee walking across yard tripped on his on feet and twisted his knee.

May 15, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Cement Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee missed step and caught himself before hitting ground causing pain to groin area.

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