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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 2, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Walker Company of Kentucky, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While stepping over a rock, toe caught. Lost balance and fell, striking knee on ground.

December 14, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Walker Company of Kentucky, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was decending vehicle using three points of contact. As stepped onto ground left knee felt like something ripped in it. Had previously injured same knee in the past.

May 27, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Walker Company of Kentucky, Inc. · Fall from machine

AS HE WAS DESCENDING LOADER, FOOT SLIPPED, FELL APPROX 4 FT TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH LEFT HAND, SPRAINED LEFT HAND.

August 30, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Walker Company Of Kentucky, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING OUT OF TRAILER LEFT KNEE TWISTED,FELT A POP AND FELL.

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