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August 6, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal hydrate plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Fall from machine

Employee was on top of a pneumatic trailer, working with lid number 2, when he fell off the trailer and landed on the ground. He sustained 3 broken ribs (left rear) and a broken left thumb.

December 21, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Wet and muddy work area. Lime loader fell while loading truck.

January 28, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Fall down stairs

Employee lost footing on wet stairs grabbed hand rails to keep from falling causing strain to lower back.

April 2, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was operarting the skid steer cleaning out the loading floor. Quicklime on the floor was damp, steam vapors surrounded the skid steer. Operator then tried to get out of the loader and slipped. Using his left hand to break the fall, the employee's hand stuck in the quicklime.

September 9, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING DOWN THE HILL FROM CLOCKING IN, EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS WALKING AND STEPPED IN A DITCH IN THE ROAD AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

August 21, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SETTING 4" STEEL PIPE ON AN EMBANKMENT, SLIPPED IN THE MUD, CAUSING THE PIPE TO SWING BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

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