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April 28, 2015 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fayette County · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting from the track backhoe, employee missed a step with his right foot. He twisted his left knee and felt a pop. There wasn't any witnesses. No medical treatment at this time. The knee is sore and may see a doctor is it persists or gets worse.

December 31, 2013 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fayette County · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fresh fallen snow accumulated on ladder

September 21, 2009 IA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fayette County · Contact with hot objects or substances

He was standing on a ladder using a torch to cut a piece of metal on the jaw, he lost his balance a little and while regaining balance the torch was in his right hand and it went over his left hand (he then regained balance on the ladder again).

January 25, 2001 IA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fayette County · Fall from machine

WELDING ON SURGE BIN AT NORTHROP QUARRY STANDING ON UNLEVER SURFACE FOOT WAS ON BELT AND SLIPPED AND FOOT SLID DOWN BELT THE TWISTED LOWER BACK. CAUSING BACK SPASMS NOTE WORKED REST OF DAY. NE XT DAY AND MONDAY TUES, WED OF NEXT WEEK BEFORE SEEKING MEDICAL ADVICE.

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