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January 20, 1998 OH · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Shelly Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING PIECE OF STEEL UP A LADDER APPROX. 8' WHEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE. CONDITION WAS DRY AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS.

November 5, 1991 OH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Shelly Materials Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING NEW SUPPORT CABLES ON DRAG LINE BOOM HE WAS STANDING ON METAL ANGLES OF THE DRAGLINE BOOM PULLING ON THE CABLES.HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL DOWN THROUGH THE BOOM STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE ON OTHER METAL ANGLES.

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