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273,095
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July 8, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Aggregates, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across the yard and slipped on a wet area and twisted ankle. Employee reported pain in the ankle. The yard was level and clear except for the wet area where the employee slipped.

February 5, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Aggregates LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping to unload pipe, stumbled, fell on ground, hurting hip. Employee reported incident to supervisor but was OK and continued to work. One week later employee complained of pain in hip. EE was sent to doctor for examination. Dr found no problems prescribed a cortisone pill for one week and sent employee back to work no restrictions or lost time.

June 29, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner exited excavator to break for lunch on 6/29/15 and stepped down into a rut. Miner felt a pop in his back. Miner completed shift. Miner reported to work at 4:00AM on 6/30 and performed normal duties. At approximately 7:00AM on 6/30, miner reported injury to supervisor.

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