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August 4, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triangle Rock Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down the catwalk of S-3, when EE turned towards the screen, placing weight on left foot when EE's left ankle rolled. The employee was prescribed work restrictions which are being accommodated.

October 8, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triangle Rock Products · Fall from machine

On 10/8/19, the employee was descending excavator when EE's left knee buckled and EE fell to the ground. The employee was treated at the Company clinic where EE was diagnosed with a left knee sprain and a right shoulder strain, placed on restricted duty, and prescribed physical therapy

August 16, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triangle Rock Products · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 8/16/17, the employee received medical treatment for a right wrist fracture, was placed on restricted duty which was accommodated and subsequently lost time on 8/28/17. The employee's pant was caught on a fence post that was leaning against a truck while walking backward carrying a fence with a co-worker. This caused EE to fall backward; EE used arm to break the fall.

January 25, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triangle Rock Products · Fall from machine

On 1-25-16 the employee received medical treatment for a L-wrist fracture and lost time from work. The employee, while descending a loader, missed the last step and fell backwards onto the ground.

March 3, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triangle Rock Products · Fall from machine

On 3/3/09 the employee was taken to the hospital and was admitted for more than 24 hours. While the employee was descending ladder on loader, his leg gave out and he fell approximately 4 feet resulting in R-leg and pelvis fractures. (Employee has an underlying medical condition which may have been a causal factor).

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