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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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June 3, 2024 SD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dakota Stone, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator twisted EE's left knee while stepping down from the 992 loader. The ground was wet-soft causing EE to slip when EE stepped off bottom rung.

February 13, 2024 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kasota Stone Fabricators Inc · Fall from machine

Checking Bobcat in doing preventative maintenance check. Slipped off rear bobcat tire. Landed off balanced and sprained right ankle.

September 14, 2020 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kasota Stone Fabricators Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was filling up a large water tank using a smaller water tank. Employee was connecting the hoses and went on top of the tire of the smaller tank. Employee slipped and hit shin on a piece of support steel. Right shin bruise. No work restrictions initially. Employee went back to clinic on 9/18/20 and was placed on work restrictions. No lost time.

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