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March 24, 2009 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was cleaning and installing idlers, moved from C belt to pony motor platform. He twisted his knee on a rock on the walkway between C belt and pony motor platform. (knee strain)

February 19, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Fall down stairs

Employee was running up set of stairs which were partially covered with snow. Employee fell to the ground and suffered a low back contusion.

July 6, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Fall down stairs

EE WALKING ALONG TRAVELWAY, MISSED FIRST STEP OF A SET OF 3 STAIR STEPS. FELL AND LANDED ON 2ND & 3RD STEP, BRUISING LOWER BACK.

January 24, 2002 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE, WALKING IN RAINY, MUDDY CONDITIONS, ATTEMPTED TO MOVE 5 HP PORTABLE PUMP, SLIPPED BACKWARDS AND FELL ON RIGHT ARM, FRACTURING A RIB.

April 2, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING UP INCLINED WALKWAY & FELT MUSCLEIN RIGHT CALF STRAIN (MUSCLE PULL).

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