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February 2, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Due to the dark conditions, ee stepped off back hoe and twisted due to unlevel ground.

October 24, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking to the drill & tripped over a hose causing him to fall forward. EE tried to catch himself on the wooden bench used for seating. The bench rolled over & hit the EE in the rib area on his right side. This caused a fracture to one of his ribs.

September 14, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee had just finished drilling hole and was walking along walkway at top of quarry. He slipped and fell into a void in the rock. Employee fell head first, hitting a rock, knocking him unconsious for 10-15 min. He has serious cut between eyes, possible fracture in nose, swollen right eye and bash in head.

August 30, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Fall from machine

Employee complained of dizzyness as he tried to get off of excavator and lost his balance. Employee fell 4 to 5 feet to the ground cutting openhisarm and hitting his head and shoulder. Employee was planning on fueling up excavator at time of accident.

May 10, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Doctor prescribed medication, which caused victim to pass out. Victim hit fire extinguisher when falling, breaking one tooth and bruising his jaw. Hit his head on the floor, needing one staple.

December 29, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was in quarry/pit standing on a marble block on edge of 5'-6' ditch. The block gave way and employee fell into ditch on another piece of marble. Complained of pain in left foot, left hip, right leg, right wrist and back. Employee was not able to move. Ambulance took to hospital.

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