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273,193
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2000–2026
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October 18, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duininck, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing a guard from a conveyor for maintenance, bolts were removed, guard was stuck, employee pulled hard, and lost balance and fell, hitting forehead on a rock on ground. Cut to Forehead as result.

May 7, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duininck, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee working on conveyor when he turned and hit frame chipping a tooth.

November 19, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Duininck, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped and fell while getting out of Komatsu 500 front end loader. Laceration above ear.

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