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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Michael J Tatko Jr

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January 5, 1998 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Colored Slate Products Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED ON ICE DOWN SLANT AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HOOK UP WATER LINE.

February 8, 1993 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Colored Slate Products Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING IWTH WAGON DRILL AND WAS TAKING STEEL OFF AND WHEN STEEL CAME TO REST ON SHOULDER, HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND LOST BALANCE.

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