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November 14, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Southern Nevada Paving Inc · Fall from machine

LOADER STEPS WERE WET, WHEN CLIMBING OFF EQUIPMENT FROM 3RD STEP FROM THE BOTTOM INJURING LEFT THUMB AND LEFT KNEE. DOCTORS DIAGNOSIS WAS SPRAIN TO BOTH BODY PARTS.

May 25, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Southern Nevada Paving · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS PUTTING A SET OF LEGS UNDER A CONVEYOR, HE THEN SET THE WEIGHT OF THE CONVEYOR ON THE LEGS. WHILE STANDING ON CATWALK TO SECURE LEGS, THE LEGS SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO HIT HEAD AND KNOCK ING HIM DOWN.

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