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January 24, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off of a ladder and while backing up, employee tripped over crusher blow bars on pallet. Employee fell on the blow bars causing a scrape on right shin.

December 21, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped on the air hose from EE's service truck. EE fell on left leg trying to catch self as EE fell. EE broke both bones in left leg below the knee.

August 30, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted/overturned left ankle getting off ladder on Pioneer crusher.

November 14, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on left knee at Canica Crusher.

June 22, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

When employee was crossing under conveyor he slipped on the wet ground. He tried to catch himself. All weight went onto left ankle when he fell.

December 21, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EE slipped getting our of bobcat skidstear loader. He tried to catch himself and jammed his hand into the ground

June 18, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

While walking on catwalk at end of day, employee slipped and fell on right side.

August 4, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trying to get rock out of the crusher when he slipped, tearing finger on guard when falling.

August 10, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking between crusher and catwalk when he stepped off side of catwalk causing ankle sprain. (overturned ankle). Did not want to go to dr. on 8/10/07. Then 8/23/07 he decided to go to Dr.

December 21, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

Ee was greasing the truck bed cylinder on a ladder. The ladder started to fall. Instead of falling with the ladder, He jumped off the ladder and landed on his feet. He felt some pain in his lower back.

July 13, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking into shop, employee tripped on the floor mat and fell. She said she was fine & refused medical treatment. On 8/10/06 she said knee & arm hurt and wanted to see a doctor.

July 28, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

KNEE ALWAYS HURTS. WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN LADDER, HE STEPPED ON GROUND FROM LADDER AND KNEE FELT LIKE IT WOULD GIVE OUT.

January 25, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SAID HE SLIPPED & FELL ON 1/25/05. HE NEVER TOLD THE SUPERINTENDENT ABOUT THE ACCIDENT UNTIL 02/01/05. EMPLOYEE SAID HE TOLD (2) CO-WORKERS THAT HE FELL BUT THE (2) CO-WORKERS DENY HE TOLD THEM. HE WENT TO THE E.R. ON 2/01/05. THEY SAID HE HAD A SPRAINED BACK & HE WILL BE OFF WORK UNTIL 02/05/05.

July 20, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While walking down steps of the Pioneer Primary Crusher EE slipped. Foot came out from under him. caught himself but his leg fell on the step cutting leg.

March 15, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

FIRST REPORTED ON 3/16/04. EE WAS MOVING OPERATOR'S SEAT TO SERVICE MACHINE WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL AGAINST HANDRAIL. DID NOT WANT TO SEE A DOCTOR UNTIL 3/25/04.

September 23, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON BOLT WITH LEFT LEG WHILE WORKING ON CAT WALK ON CRUSHER.

April 6, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GREASE GUN FELL TO GROUND AND UPON EXITING MACHINE TO PICK UP GREASE GUN RIGHT ANKLE TWISTED.

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