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1983–2026
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March 17, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Windham Enterprises Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOIST BRAKE PEDAL HUNG,AFTER RELEASING IT;IT KICKED UPWARD STRIKING OPERATORS HEEL. THIS CAUSED INJURY TO ANKLE/ACHILLES.

October 9, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Windham Enterprises Llc · Struck against a moving object

DRAGLINE OPERATOR WAS OPERATING EQUIPMENT, THE HOIST PEDAL HUNG IN THE DOWN POSITION. WHEN THE FRICTIONS ENGAGED THIS CAUSED HOIST PEDAL TO KICK BACK. THUS, CATCHING THE OPEATORS FOOT AKWARDLY .

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