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July 27, 2007 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Douds Stone, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was positioning his mobile equipment for refueling. While climbing out and as he stepped onto the ground, he twisted his right ankle and went down. Equipment was parked on a level area and the surface area was flat and free of tripping hazards. He stated that he isn't sure just what happened.

September 9, 2004 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Douds Stone, Inc. · Fall from machine

BRIGHT/SUNNY AFTERNOON, TEMP. 82 DEG. EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GREASE MOTOR ON A 60"-WIDE CONVEYOR. EE PULLED HIMSELF UP APPROX. 2 FEET AND RAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE MOTOR HOUSING, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS GRIP AND FALL BACK. EE LANDED WITH FULL WEIGHT ON HIS RIGHT LEG, CAUSING SEVERE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT.

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