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273,193
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2000–2026
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August 27, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sand Products, WI, LLC · Fall from ladders

working on a 3 step ladder was attempting to tighten a bolt. Wrench slipped off the bolt forcing the IP to fall off the 3 step ladder landing on right side and elbow causing a cut to the elbow.

July 28, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Source Energy Services Proppants LP · Struck by falling object

Miner was replacing a valve that was worn out using an adjustable wrench. Miner had 4 bolts to remove - upon EE's last bolt to remove the valve dropped causing a laceration on EE's left forearm.

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