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July 1, 2015 AK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Browns Hill Quarry LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping down from a lowboy trailer when he began to slide down a short embankment that he was parked next to. He slid only about 12 inches but when the sliding stopped, his weight shifted on his downhill side leg causing pain in his right knee. He was able to work until it was not getting better and had surgery. Released to full duty as of 11/16/2015.

August 27, 2012 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Browns Hill Quarry LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While working in the shop, he tripped on 4 x 4 dunnage and jammed his shoulder trying to break his fall. He has continued to work until last week when he kept complaining of discomfort. He finally went to see a doctor and was diagnosed with a slight tear of a tendon. He underwent surgery this past Friday, February 8th, 2013.

October 25, 2011 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Browns Hill Quarry LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped onto uneven ground and turned his left ankle, apparently spraining it.

July 15, 2010 AK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Browns Hill Quarry LLC · Fall from machine

The driver for Lynden Transport (vendor) was unloading a conex he was delivering to the shop. When he tried to undo the chain binder, the release of the binder pushed him backwards off of the trailer. He landed on the ground and on his back. Per the vendor's representative, he may have a bruised back. This driver is not an employee of ours.

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