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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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September 9, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D M Stoltzfus · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING WINDSHIELD ON LOADER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON MUD/GREASE. HE GRABBED THE CAB FRAME TO STOP HIS FALL AND FELT MINOR PAIN IN LOWER BACK. PAIN WORSENED DURING THE DAY AND HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EXAMINATION. LUMBAR STRAIN/SPRAIN. HE WILL BE ON MODIFIED DUTY UNTIL NEXT EVALUATION, 20 SEPT. 04. EMPLOYEE ALSO TOLD TO CLEAN VEHICLE STEP SURFACES.

April 13, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D M Stoltzfus · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING A SKID STEER LOADER OUTSIDE THE MAINTENANCE SHOP. SHE SLIPPED ON THE EDGE OF THE WET BUCKET SPRAINING HER RT. ANKLE. SHE INITIALLY REFUSED TREATMENT BUT AGREED TO A MEDICAL EVALUATION ON 4/15/04. X-RAYS REVEALED NO BONE DAMAGE. IT WAS RAINING AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

December 10, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D M Stoltzfus · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING SCREEN AT THE CRUSHER PLANT SLIPPED & FELL TO CATWALK.

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