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May 5, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baker Rock Crushing Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was descending from a haul truck and slipped, the employee caught themselves and in the process injured their shoulder.

April 18, 2018 OR · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baker Rock Crushing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming off of scalper when foot came down onto an incline and twisted their ankle.

November 12, 2015 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baker Rock Crushing Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

At approximately 9:20 PM an employee was removing and replacing a section on 9505 and while taking a better stance he slipped and fell on his RT elbow causing a contusion.

April 22, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baker Rock Crushing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking down stairway, slipped and caught himself causing a strain to the SI joint in his back.

October 12, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baker Rock Crushing Company · Fall from machine

WORKER WAS MAKING REPAIRS TO CONVEYOR WHEN HE FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON RIGHT SIDE. THIS RESULTED IN BRUISING OF NERVE IN LOWER BACK

October 1, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baker Rock Crushing Company · Fall from ladders

WORKER WAS DESENDING LADDER. LADDER TIPPED OVER AND WORKER FELL TO GROUND LANDING ON LEFT FOOT RESULTING IN BROKEN HEEL.

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