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April 30, 1996 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Garfield County Road Department · Fall from machine

WHEN DISMOUNTING FROM 950 CAT LOADER, ROAD DEPT OPERATOR MISSED BOTTOM RUNG ON LADDER. FOOT SLID BETWEEN LADDER AND FUEL TANK, TWISTING KNEE. WAS NOT A PART OF CRUSHER CREW; ACCIDENT HAPPENED AT PIT STOCKPILE SITE.

June 29, 1988 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Garfield County Road Department · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PICKING UP SCREENS FOR CRUSHER SCOOP STEPPED IN HOLE LOST BALANCE FALLING ON CRUSHER LANDING ON LEFT SHOULDER.

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