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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 7, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reostone LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A pit loader operator sprained their left ankle while dismounting their equipment. The employee was initially evaluated at the clinic on 7/7 and released to continue full duty with no restrictions. The employee was still experiencing pain on 7/21 and went back to the clinic, where they received restrictions and were prescribed physical therapy.

September 15, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reostone LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While returning to the office after speaking with a truck driver, the employee slipped and fell to the ground breaking EE's pelvis.

May 18, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reostone LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrician was working on deteriorated overhead electrical line from manlift. A section of line ran over the shop. The electrician exited the manlift onto the roof. While walking on roof he stepped on sky light & broke through the ceiling. He fell to the shop floor below. Safety harness was worn but there was nowhere to tie off.

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