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February 29, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kimaterials Inc · Fall from machine

Operator was assisting driver with tarp. Operator slipped off side of truck and injured wrist. It was very windy and caused the initial problem with the tarp.

August 9, 1999 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valstad Quarry, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OUT OF STOCKPILE TRUCK ONTO A CATWALK BESIDE ROCK BIN AND EE TWISTED RT. KNEE WHICH RESULTED TO THE KNEE SWELLING.

March 4, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE GREASING LOADER, WAS SITTING ON BUCKET ARMCHANGED POSITION TO REACH A FITTING AND LET LEG SLIPPED ON SOME SAND. RIGHT FOOT REMAINED STATIONARY, TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.

May 28, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING LOADER TO CHECK HYDRAULIC FLUID. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND INJURING RIGHT HAND AN WRIST.

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