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March 11, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Universal Aggregate Solutions, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing a step ladder when EE's foot slipped and EE missed a step. To keep from falling, the EE grabbed on to a piece of machinery to steady themself. EE said that they felt like they may have pulled a muscle. The pain got worse over the next few days.

March 9, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal water circuit operator, slurry operator, mix operator, pump operator worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

The EE was descending a ladder, lost grip and fell. The EE sustained injuries to the left arm (laceration and possible broken arm, laceration to the right thumb).

March 15, 2017 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Universal Aggregate Solutions Inc · Fall from machine

EE's were putting the hood on the crusher. Co-worker was operating the track hoe & lifted the hood up to crusher. When the hood got on top of crusher, it got stuck sideways & the chains came off. IE climbed up on the frame of the crusher & re-attached chains to the hood. IE tried to move hood from side to side. The hood popped up & hit IE's leg knocking IE 6' to the ground.

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