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Years on record
2000–2026
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December 1, 2021 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Giant Cement Company · Struck against stationary object

The employee was working at the coal mill to change the position of a cam roller; when EE stopped to take a break, EE stepped onto a 17-ton shackle. When EE stepped on the shackle EE rolled left ankle, causing a sprain.

August 20, 2021 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Giant Cement Company · Rubbed or abraded

On 08/20/21 the employee working on grating knelt to perform assigned task. When repositioning body they twisted their knee in the grating rather than standing, turning and then kneeling a second time. On 08/23/21 the employee requested medical evaluation and was issued a work restriction.

March 16, 2021 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Giant Cement Company · Struck against stationary object

The employee was in the quarry electrical room (ER-16) to de-energize and lockout a piece of equipment. While walking to the cart to leave the quarry, the employee tripped on a rock and twisted ankle.

November 29, 2019 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Giant Cement Company · Struck against stationary object

On November 29, 2019 the employee was kneeling to replace a seal on the 732PP01 pump on the solvent pad. When the employee stood up, EE felt EE's knee give out. On December 3, 2019 EE reported that the injury had gotten worse. EE was placed on restricted duty on December 4, 2019.

November 14, 2018 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Giant Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 11/14/18 while exiting the dozer the employee stepped on a lump of marl and twisted an ankle. On 02/25/2020 the employee had surgery on the ankle from injury that occurred on 11/14/18.

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