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2000–2026
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June 10, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tried to correct "Backlashed" the Drag Cable on the Drag Drum. EE said that EE went to inspect the Drag Drum and Cable after EE positioned the machine to correct the Backlash. EE re positioned the guard, EE slipped and fell into the clutches which ripped EE's boots and cut EE's ankle and leg.

February 17, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from ladders

While painting 992 loader bucket, the step ladder that was leaning against bucket slipped back and fell flat to the floor. This caused the employee to fall and while trying to catch self EE jammed EE's left shoulder.

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