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March 9, 2023 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Worker slipped on black ice that was not visible between office building and East scale area. Pad had been removed of snow and ice, needed more ice melt applied to area. Fell on right side bruising back and chest area. Few days later worker went to doctor for follow up because of pain. Worker was given treatment for muscle relaxer and inflammation.

January 3, 2023 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Individual was parking a company vehicle overnight in a building and fell on icy parking lot when getting into personal vehicle. Individual went to doctor in morning with pain and was treated for broken ribs.

September 8, 2020 IA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped wrong descending staircase and twisted knee resulting in a sprain

April 19, 2018 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Snow/ice led to a slip/twisted ankle. Undiagnosed injury; employee did not initially report injury to management, called in to work due to injury, and reported injury upon return the following day. Employee declined medical treatment.

March 8, 2017 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Fall from machine

Fell off of last rung on a ladder while exiting a crane. Did not maintain 3 points of contact until on the ground as EE was trained to do. EE was roughly 12 - 18 inches off of the ground. Landed on left arm which caused EE to sprain shoulder.

February 3, 2017 IA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Got right foot caught in the bottom rung of fixed ladder while coming down, fell backwards and twisted right ankle.

February 2, 2017 IA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sprained right ankle walking on edge of plywood decking on gravel surface; twisting ankle on loose gravel.

January 25, 2016 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Getting out of parked front end loader and slipped on icy ground, trying to catch balance and twisted right knee.

October 7, 2014 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted right knee. Refused to go to doctor, swelling went away put pain persisted. Sent to doctor on 10/15/14 for treatment.

February 18, 2014 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell on wet surface when going outside to fill forklift propane bottle. He indicated was alright and refused medical treatment. 2-24-14 EE requested to see doctor for back pain and was sent to medical provider. Sprain, lumbar sprain. modified duty with 30 lbs lifting restriction and ok to drive forklift. Follow up appointment on 3-17-14 with doctor.

February 16, 2014 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was shoveling snow in alley when slipped on snow covered ice and fell onto his back. Suffered an "acute lumbar sprain" to his back. Treatment was take over counter ibuprofen and perform exercise and walking at home for treatment. Return 2-27-14 follow up.

August 19, 2010 IA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calcium Products, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Doing some remodeling of Lignin Room. Removing the plywood floor to which EE was now walking on to perform task. He had a piece of 4x4 plywood in his hands and stated he didn't pay attention and walked right into a spot where he removed the plywood roof (flooring), falling through opening and catching himself before falling through. Scuffed arms, legs, as well as back.

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