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October 17, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie Material Sales, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON CONVEYOR BELT. HE LOST HIS FOOTING. EMPLOYEE FELL 15 FEET 5 INCHES TO THE GROUND. POSSIBLE BACK, LUNG AND RIB INJURIES ON LEFT SIDE.

December 28, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixon-Marquette Cement Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS MAKING HIS WALK AROUND ON #4 DUST COLLECTOR. TURNED AROUND AND CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON A TOE GUARD. TRIPPED AND FELL ON LEFT WRIST.

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