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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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October 31, 2023 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Galasso Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was performing the morning haul truck inspection of tires when EE stepped on some wet material and strained lower back.

December 9, 2021 CT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Galasso Materials LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner determined repair was needed in a chute, the miner descended catwalk of conveyor belt towards 5' vertical ladder which lead to the ground. Instead of turning EE's body and maintaining three points of contact, the miner stepped in between the top rung of the ladder and the end of the catwalk, toppled over backward and had leg/foot caught between the ladder and the catwalk.

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