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January 18, 2024 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Vetter Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working in the Mill in the block setting area. EE was going to grab a prybar on the ground by the racking poles. EE stepped on a racking pole that was lying on the ground and felt a pop in EE's foot. EE fractured a bone in EE's left foot.

May 21, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Alabama Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

In front of Quarry-EE was walking and stepped on small stone, turned foot over and sprained right ankle

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