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2000–2026
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October 30, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ararat Rock Products · Fall down stairs

While performing morning routine housekeeping, employee went to exit the catwalk going down steps, EE slips on the first step. Employee was holding onto the handrail and hit knee on the steps.

March 8, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ararat Rock Products · Fall from ladders

While climbing a ground ladder, employee lost balance fell to the ground injuring right foot(heel)

November 30, 2016 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ararat Rock Products · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

An employee fell approximately 8'6" off of a concrete landing, striking the ground. The employee was transported by EMS to the hospital. EE injuries include a left wrist fracture and a fractured pelvis. Notification was made to the call center when the accident occurred.

November 19, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ararat Rock Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A cow was loose in the pit and several mine employees were trying to herd the animal out of the road. EE aproached the cow to move it and the cow ran at him. When EE ran out of the way he twisted his ankle.

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