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2000–2026
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September 22, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

No apparent cause. Miner just started complaining about knee hurting. Questionable as to whether it is work related or if he injured his knee somewhere else and it is claiming work related because he doesn't have personal insurance. Sprained knee. Limited Duty X 14 days. No Lost Time.

May 9, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down off bag chair when her foot slipped on the round "shaft-like" step causing her to sprain her ankle.

March 12, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Struck against stationary object

Employee was climbing 2 foot retaining wall surrounding fuel tank to fuel up the front end loader. Employee lost footing and slipped, hitting left leg on wall. Required 4 stitches to close wound.

September 13, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Fall from machine

Employee climbed onto a conveyor to remove a jammed bag stopping the production line. Employee lost his balance and fell off of conveyor (about a 9ft drop) and landed on his shoulder and head. Employee suffered a contusion to the head / concussion, and sore shoulder.

October 26, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE'S FOOT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM WHILE HE WAS DISMOUNTING BAGGING PLATFORM. FELL APPROX 2 FT TO PLATFORM AND HIT HIS LEG ON THE WAY DOWN. BRUISED HIP, THIGH, AND LOWER LEG.

July 26, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quikrete-Pensacola · Fall onto or against objects

DRIVER WAS UNTARPING A LOAD OF BAGGED CONCRETE AT CUSTOMER'S STORE. DRIVER JUMPED DOWN FROM PALLET OF CONCRETE TO FLOOR OF FLAT BED TRAILER, TRIPPED ON TARP AND STUCK OUT HAND TO STOP HIS FALL. HE HIT HIS HAND ON THE FRONT BOARD OF TRAILER. FRACTURED CLOSE METACARPAL / RIGHT HAND.

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