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August 14, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Robinson Brick Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee picked up a 1" rock to carry it to the pallet. He stepped back tripping over another rock on the ground hitting the back of his neck. There was no cut, only whiplash.

June 6, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Robinson Brick Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE and other ee were carrying a rock. He was waking backwards to a pallet to place the rock on. He looked towards his right to make sure there were no rocks in his way when he tripped over a rock on his left. He fell backwards and hit his head on a rock causing a laceration.

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