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August 11, 2017 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacer Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator was performing the task of placing a tarp over a shaker screen. EE was standing on a pedestal to access the screen. EE slipped while attempting to step down from the pedestal to the catwalk and hyperextended left knee. The operator went to the doctor at the end of the shift. Nothing was broken but EE was given a knee immobilizer and released to return to work.

January 19, 2017 SD · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacer Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and fell on ice in parking lot of facility.

April 2, 2014 SD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacer Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Snowing heavily, fell in parking lot on snow/ice.

October 21, 2013 SD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacer Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On third level of plant, ran into a low clearance area, fell back and hit tail bone on catwalk.

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