THE EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING HIS DRILL WHEN HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN; HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE HAND RAIL. HE FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS REAR-END.
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Reed Minerals Inc · Fall from machine
February 13, 2001
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reed Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS SERVICING THE BACKHOE WHEN CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER HIS FOOT SLIPPED. CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
Reed Minerals Inc · Fall from machine
EE WAS FUELING DOZER, SLIPPED ON RAIL, HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND HURT HIS RIGHT THUMB.
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