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May 2, 2025 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wade Moore Equipment Co · Fall from machine

Employee was filling water tote on the back of a pickup and jumped off of truck spraining their left ankle. Worked until 12:15pm and wanted to get ankle checked out.

August 2, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wade Moore Equipment Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A customer truck was loaded on site. Driver parked at workshop area. EE got out to secure load tarp. While stepping down off truck, EE twisted ankle and fell to ground. EE was found on the ground with pain in EE's left ankle. Not life threatening and was able to be driven to local medical center.

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