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April 16, 2010 KS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South West Butler Quarry L L C · Fall from machine

Employee claims he was using 3 point contact on the catwalk of the loader and was cleaning his window off in the rain when he slipped and lost grip due to the rain and fell to the ground injuring his wrist and arm.

June 5, 2008 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harshman Construction LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was performing maintenance on secondary crusher, when he dropped a wrench. He stepped off the platform on the secondary to the conveyor to retrieve the wrench. In the process, he turned his right ankle.

June 17, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harshman Construction L L C · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON TRACK OF SCRAPER. FOOT SLIPPED, EMPLOYEE LANDED ON RACK AND FELL TO GROUND. INJURED BACK AND HEAD.

February 26, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harshman Construction L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TOOK SHIELD OFF LOADER AND WAS BENDING DOWN TO LAY IT ON GROUND. EE STRAIN HIS BACK.

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