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2000–2026
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January 19, 2026 TN · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking along inclined catwalk during freezing temperatures. Ice had accumulated on catwalk causing slick conditions. EE slipped and fell resulting in injury to knee.

July 24, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Fall onto or against objects

When working on mill chute EE turned to pick up tool, slipped and fell resulting in bruises and soreness. EE was seen by Dr., released w/ no restrictions on 7/24. Fllw up w/ 2nd Dr. on 7/29 released w/ restricted duty for lifting & tugging.EE has fllw up Dr. week of 8/4. EE has history of back problems prior to employment.

July 22, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was returning to the Wash Plant from the Press Plant. Exiting the building, EE slipped in mud created by rain. EE informed management 2 days later. EE went to the Dr. and received a shot of Cortisone and returned to work. There were no lost days of work resulting from this incident. EE has a prior history of back problems unrelated to EE's employment here.

April 29, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down a ladder and pulled a muscle in EE's back. Continued to work throughout the year. Decided to have a procedure on EE's back on 11/10/21

September 27, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had grease on the bottom of boot and slipped getting off a forklift. Employee reached around with employee's right arm to catch self with the forklift and sprained employee's right shoulder.

February 23, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down stairs. He buckled his left knee.

January 17, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped down out of a hauler onto a 2X4 on the ground hurting his left foot.

January 25, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE tripped while climbing into mill at washplant other EE caught him by his left arm. This put a strain on his shoulder.

July 17, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was on top of sand silo doing electrical work. He slipped, grabbed a bar above his head, trying not to fall, injured right shoulder.

April 19, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning under Rod Mill and slipped on a pipe injuring lower left leg by pulling muscles.

March 17, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Short Mountain Silica Company · Fall from ladders

Employee fell 7 feet while climbing down ladder at the ball mill (#4). He landed on both of his feet injuring his heels.

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