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April 17, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pontotoc Sands Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was checking the compressor oil on a pump. EE stepped onto a fender to check the top compartment and EE's foot slipped causing EE to fall into the pump. EE started experiencing pain to right upper rib area. After confirmation from the doctor, EE fractured two ribs.

September 22, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pontotoc Sands Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After receiving 20 3/4 inches of rain, employee stepped into a small hole that had been covered with silt with right leg. Employee left work that day without any pain. The next day employee woke with pain and swelling of the right knee. Employee was taken to Urgent Care. Employee was examined and released on crutches. Employee has to schedule an MRI as soon as possible.

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