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September 1, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Scruggs Company · Struck against stationary object

While servicing the dredge, EE slipped and hit leg on a 10" pipe causing an injury below the knee. It was swelling so EE went to get it checked to make sure there was not any damage. Returned right back to work.

August 16, 2018 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Scruggs Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While working on the conveyor, IE was taking out a Carter Key, there was a wasp, another EE said "Watch out!" IE jumped, tried to run, tripped and fell on IE's arm/shoulder.

November 9, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Scruggs Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was getting tools off the trailer. EE went to walk around the trailer, tripped, landed on arm. EE went to doctor to just get checked out. They said EE inflamed EE's rotator cuff tendon.

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