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August 30, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
5 R Constructors LLC · Fall from machine

Worker was climbing ladder on motorgrader to check oil level, lost hand grip fell to ground causing laceration to left forearm. Required 8 stitches.

March 2, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
5 R Constructors LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DESCENDING A LADDER AT RADIAL STACKER FOR CRUSHER, SLIPPED ON BOTTOM RUNG & OVER EXTENDED HIS (L) KNEE. HE DID NOT REQUEST MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 3/18/04. CLINIC DETERMINED SPRAIN TO (L) KNEE & HE RETURNED THE SAME DAY TO REGULAR DUTY.

March 5, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
5 R Constructors LLC · Fall from ladders

INJURED WORKER WAS WALKING ON CONVEYOR PLATFORM, FAILED TO FACE THE STEPLADDER WHILE CLIMBING DOWN, LOST FOOTING AND FELL ONTO GROUND CAUSING RT. SHOULDER SPRAIN.

January 14, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
5 R Constructors LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING LADDER ON SCALPR, LOST FOOTING ONLY HAD TWO POINT HOLD, SPRAINED LEFT SHOULDER.

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