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September 21, 2021 SC · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Specialty Vermiculite LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was on the way to check reagents and tripped over a frame or piping that was left in the walkway.

March 4, 2021 SC · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Specialty Vermiculite LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee unplug a line on the #8 spiral when EE step on an drain covering. The covering flipped tripping the employee foot. EE stumbled twisting back awkwardly catching balance to keep from falling.

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