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November 10, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Fall from machine

Crew was unclogging the crusher when one of the large rocks came out of the rigging and struck the handrail, breaking it. The crew installed barricade tape and continued working. The IW was working on the platform and backed through the barricade tape and fell to the ground. Coworkers asked if EE was okay, EE responded that EE was fine and went back to work.

September 24, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Clamp failed holding counter weight to belt sled. Weight fell causing the belt to move while they were on it and employee was bounced back into the top belt.

March 25, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

stepped in a hole when climbing off a machine, causing right ankle to sprain.

September 12, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mike was exiting his work truck, when his right leg came in contact with the ground he felt a twist and had problems putting weight on his leg.

August 10, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Fall from machine

Plant @ #4 shaker. Employee was changing the top deck screen on the #4 shaker. Slipped with the screen and slid down the chute feet first.

May 10, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING STAIRS CARRYING A PIECE OF METAL, WHEN HE DROP IT, HE WENT TO CATCH IT. HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN STAIRS. HE STRAINED HE RIGHT SHOULDER

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