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273,193
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2000–2026
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September 20, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dickerson of Florida Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped & lost his footing; fell at same level.

December 12, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dickerson Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on excavator steps while fueling excavator. One foot slipped from excavator step; employee pitched forward and stopped fall with one hand by placing same on excavator deck. The impact stress of stopping his fall resulted in rotator cuff injury.

April 3, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dickerson of Florida Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employees were fabricating stacker/ conveyer sections. EE was uncoupling attachment from stacker eye. EE slipped.

April 1, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dickerson Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

EE climbed on top of truck to assist with placement of pipe in dump bed. Wind speed was around 14 mph. Surface not intended working surface. He fell off truck.

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