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November 1, 2017 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Water Industries · Struck against stationary object

Hauling shot rock to Jaw (primary) - while returning to the truck from a restroom break, rolled right ankle while stepping on a rock, didn't see. Medical treatment resulted in modified work duties. Return to work pending follow-up with doctor.

May 21, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Water Industries · Struck against stationary object

Employee was on a ladder at primary crusher. Came down from ladder & stepped on uneven piece of concrete, EE lost his balance & injured left ankle. Currently working under restricted work activity.

March 28, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Water Industries · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS SHOVELING DIRT & ROCK, TURNED AROUND & STEPPED ON A ROCK, TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

April 18, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Water Industries · Struck against stationary object

STEPPED ON ROCK AND SPRAINED ANKLE.

September 5, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hoover Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAND SHOVEL TO PLACE CRUSHED STONE IN A 3-1/2" DIA. BOREHOLE IN A BOULDER. AFTER COMPLETING THE STEMMING (PLACING THE STONE) EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF THE BOULDER (RIGHT FOOT F IRST) A DISTANCE OF APROXIMATELY ONE FOOT AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

August 5, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Water Industries · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING FROM DRILL, STEPPED ON A ROCK WITH RIGHT FOOT AND TWISTED ANKLE.

October 11, 1986 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hoover Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GE7TING OUT OF BACK OF PICK UP TRUCK, STEPPED ON A ROCK AND HURT HER KNEE.

May 14, 1984 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hoover Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A WHEELBARROW WHICH WAS LOADED WITH STONE. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO TURN HIS ANKLE.

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