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2000–2026
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March 26, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gleason Clay Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off the stairs of a clay shredder and turned/hurt EE's right ankle.

June 29, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gleason Clay Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The guide chain on the forklift the employee was operating kinked at the pulley, the employee stuck EE's hand between the pulley and chain. The chain smashed the tips of the 2 middle fingers on EE's right hand.

May 30, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal safety representative SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gleason Clay Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Inspector walked over to railroad spur to talk to KWT employee. After finishing the conversation, the inspector turned to walk away and fell before resuming the inspection. Inspector fell on the left wrist causing the injury.

July 27, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gleason Clay Company LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was punching out a hopper, that had stopped up, with a rod and felt discomfort in their right hand.

August 8, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gleason Clay Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was tightening a pulley on an electric motor when his hand slipped off, cutting the middle finger on his right hand.

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