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April 16, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kosmos Cement Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While descending s set of steps, an employee lost balance stepping onto the landing and fell to the ground. Employee felt pain in right knee and was taken for evaluation. Diagnosed with knee strain, placed on restricted duty and PT was prescribed.

March 22, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kosmos Cement Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee lost EE's balance and struck EE's right knee on bulldozer push arm after fueling the dozer on 3/22/22. Did not require med attention at that time. On 3/25 employee was evaluated by physician and placed on restricted duty.

February 12, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kosmos Cement Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending the steps of the 102 conveyor. When reaching the last step, the employee rolled EE's left ankle. X-rays were negative and employee placed on restricted duty.

February 23, 2021 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kosmos Cement Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing liners in the coal mill, employee stepped down approximately 24" into lower housing and felt a pain in the left heel. Diagnosed with a heel contusion and placed on restricted duty.

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