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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 13, 1999 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
IMC Salt Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A FACE DRILL AUGER FROM THE CAGE, THE COVER FOR THE FLOOR TOP CAGE HAD NOT BEEN SECURED AND FELL, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT FOOT.

March 31, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Fall from machine

C-10 CONVEYOR BELT BROKE FALLING APPROX 150\ TO STORAGE PILE UNDER HEAD PULLEY. A PIECE OF 3/4" ROPE WAS ATTACHED TO TRIPPED TO PULL BELT BLOCK OVER ROLLERS. EE HAD HIS SAFETY BELT ATTACHED TO THE ROPE BEING USED TO PULL THE BELT, THE ROPE BROKE PULLING EE APPROX 12\ TO 15\ OVER TRESTLE STRUCTURE.

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