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October 19, 2018 IA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ulland Brothers, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing a ladder to access a screen platform and exasperated a preexisting back injury. EE was treated at a chiropractor and did not lose time.

July 28, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ulland Brothers, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee jumped off a conveyor elevated 2 feet off the ground. Employee twisted/sprained his left ankle and fell. Employee has a left ankle sprain and a left knee contusion.

May 3, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ulland Brothers, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking with a wrench and tripped over an electrical cord and landed on his chest.

August 9, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ulland Brothers, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Miner fell off steps after they pulled away from a generator trailer. Miner was treated for scrapes, contusions and a sore neck.

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