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October 23, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Crushers Inc · Fall down stairs

Operator was loading material in the crusher. A large rock became stuck, when ee climbed the stairs to inspect the problem ee's foot slipped and ee fell. EE hit ee's side on the rail and fell to the ground.

August 12, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Crushers Inc · Fall from machine

Slipped while climbing up in excavator and fell onto rocks below injuring ribs on left side.

February 24, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Crushers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE says that he lost his footig on the track of the excavator and caught himself with the hand rail. Reports his shoulder is sore and hurting, so he is seeing a doctor.

December 4, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Crushers Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Injured was checking hydraulic oil & when climbing up, shoe hung on step causing him to fall back hitting on cylinder which blocked his fell but caused him to pull right side of ribs & pull on his back.

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