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March 1, 2023 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was operating the primary plant when the fines belt unexpectedly stopped. As EE made way to shut off the screen deck to avoid the overflow of material, EE lost footing and fell forward on to their hands. This is when EE felt a pain and strain in the lower back.

October 6, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports that was walking, slipped on gravel and slid into guardrail on roadway. Managed as first aid initially, latest follow up appointment 12/2/2022, Physical Therapy was ordered and also prescription medication along with work restrictions. Note: Because employee is a manager the restrictions didn't affect the ability to do the job at full capacity.

September 20, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall from machine

Employee reports was climbing off a front end loader and fell 3-4 ft onto left knee.

February 16, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reports they slipped on concrete and fell. 3/12/201 employee sent for MRI of Left knee- Grade 2 MCL sprain. Restriction imposed 3/12/2021 of Desk duty only.

June 4, 2020 NY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall from ladders

Employee was removing old flood lights from the lower left corner of the kiln 1 feed pier. While on an extension ladder, the employee shifted weight causing the ladder to shift, and employee lost balance and fell striking face on the ground. Employee was treated at the E.R. for a laceration and broken nose.

December 17, 2019 NY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking down roadway from job site trailer to the working area when EE slipped on ice and fell.

December 18, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to open a door. When the door wouldn't open, ee stepped up onto a pipe. Upon stepping back down, ee rolled ankle.

January 4, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall from machine

The employee was operating a Vac truck when the employee slipped exiting the truck, outstretching the right arm to try and catch self as the employee fell to the ground. The employee felt pain in the right shoulder and was sent out for evaluation at the clinic. Restricted duty and referral to physical therapy.

April 14, 2017 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Employee was stepping out of the CAT 259D Skid Steer and felt a strain to the right lower back.

June 25, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking in the plant when EE stepped into a rut twisting the right knee first aid given ice pack applied and employee declined further medical treatment. July 7 2016 employee requested to be treated and was sent to the WorkFit Medical and put on restricted duty, sitting duty only.

January 31, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was descending a fixed ladder in the Waste Water Treatment Building when one foot slipped off the ladder rung resulting in a strain to the right shoulder after the incident. The employee was seen at Work Fit Medical on 2/1/2016 and was put on restricted duty for the right shoulder.

February 2, 2015 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall to the walkway or working surface

snow and ice

September 8, 2014 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Exiting bobcat and slipped in the mud, twisting his right knee. For the first two days received first aid, Wednesday 9/10/14 received a script for physical therapy. Transferred to light duty until 9/17/14.

December 30, 2013 NY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking behind Kiln #1 shale feed conveyor when he stepped in a rut twisting his right ankle. He was taken to the emergency room for evaluation where x-rays revealed a right ankle fracture.

March 3, 2013 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on an icy concrete pad at the Primary Plant and fell injuring his Right Knee. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation and was diagnosed with a Right Knee Strain. He was also placed on restricted duty for 7 days

May 1, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he stepped off the Finish Plant control room platform into a hole created by flooding. In the process he felt pain in the left Achilles area. Originally only fist aid treatment was provided but on 6/26 he was seen by an Orthopedic doctor and the Left ankle was immobilized with a rigid splint.

January 25, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall from ladders

Employee was cleaning the K-2 middle chute and was climbing the fixed ladder that goes to the k-2 top belt. His foot slipped on the top rung and he hurt his right shoulder trying to catch himself. He had surgery on 1/25/12 to repair the right shoulder and a torn muscle.

January 15, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall down stairs

An employee started down a set of icy stairs and. At the bottom of the stairs the employee caught his foot on a stair and strained his knee. At the time the employee did not want any medical attention. At a later date, the employee filed a workers compensation claim for the injury. Upon further evaluation, the employee was diagnosed with a torn MCL that requires surgery.

October 29, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was descending a fixed ladder when his foot slipped on a ladder rung. He attempted to catch himself by putting his left hand below him on the next rung when he heard a crack in his left wrist region.

March 27, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on a printer basket in the kiln control room on the date listed above, resulting in some discomfort to his right knee. The employee did not want any medical attention at the time of the injury. At a later date, the employee filed a workers compensation claim for the injury. Upon further evaluation, the employee was diagnosed with a torn ACL that requires surgery.

March 10, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Norlite · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While making his rounds, a supervisor fell on a small patch of ice behind the wastewater treatment plant. Rock salt applied to patch of ice. All walkways were free of snow and ice buildup at the time. Ice patch was approximately 1 square foot in size.

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