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September 29, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrett Industries · Fall from machine

SLIPPED OFF THE LOADER STEP WHEN FILLING LOADER WITH OIL HIT CHEST AGAINST LOADER

June 18, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrett Industries · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CL3MBING DOWN LADDER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE

March 17, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrett Industries · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING CREW TO CLOSE LID TO STEADMAN WHEN IT GOT AWAY LANDED ON HIS RT WRIST AND WAS KNOCKED OFF PLATFORM SIMUTNAEOUSLY AND RECEIVED A SORE BACK FROM THE LANDING

November 20, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrett Industries · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING3LADDER TO HIS LOADER WHEN HIS KNEE GAVE OUT. HE SLIPPED TO THE GROUND SCRATCHING HIS RIGHT ELBOW & HURTING HIS RIGHT HIP JOINT.

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