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2000–2026
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June 7, 2024 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wm. D. Scepaniak, Inc. · Fall from ladders

While EE was cleaning out the core of the middle cross conveyers, EE was standing halfway up on a 6 foot ladder. While doing this, a rock fell off of the crusher and hit EE in the hard hat. This hit caused EE to fall off the ladder to the ground.

August 8, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wm. D. Scepaniak Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was removing the screen from the screening plant unit. When EE went to push the screen to the ground, the screen hooked onto EE's sweatshirt and pulled EE off of the catwalk and EE fell to the ground. EE's left leg, left pointer finger, and right elbow were sore from the fall.

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