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May 8, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE parked his loader in pit two after moving a water pump. EE was descending down the ladder of the loader when he stepped on a rock on the ground, rolling/twisting his left ankle.

January 7, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was dismounting the excavator in the underground limestone mine and stepped on a rock rolling/twisting left ankle.

September 3, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was not paying attention walking alongside of a barge when he stepped on a winch cable, which resulted in a rolled ankle.

June 8, 2001 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

VICTIM STEPPED OFF A FORKLIFT STEPPED ON A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO SPRAIN HIS LEFT ANKLE.

April 10, 2001 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

VICTIM SLIPPED ON THE CATWALK OF AN 435 HAUL TRUCK CAUSING HIS LEG TO DROP BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL AND THE DOOR. HIS LEFT KNEE HIT THE CATWALK CAUSING A BRUISED LEFT KNEE. INCIDENT WAS REPORTED O N 4-17-01 TO HIS SUPERVISOR.

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