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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 10, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Colorado Materials, Ltd · Struck against stationary object

EE was on the ground cleaning spillage from the overland conveyor transfer chute when EE stepped on a loose rock and twisted ankle. Diagnosed as a sprained ankle.

March 3, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Colorado Materials Ltd · Struck against stationary object

Employee slipped on last rung of the step ladder he was using to fuel a scraper. His foot landed on the fuel hose laying on the ground next to the scraper causing him to twist his right knee damaging the ligaments.

April 25, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Colorado Materials Ltd · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING, EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE RESULTING IN A SPRAIN OF SAIDANKLE.

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