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November 5, 2007 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newport Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Returning to the operators station of the 980 loader after a break. Foot slipped off the first rung of the ladder, causing his left knee to strike the second rung of the ladder.

July 1, 2005 VT · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newport Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING OVER TO WATER PUMP TO TURN ON WATER, HE TRIPPED ON A STICK OR ROOT. HE FELL LANDING ON BOTH KNEES, AND RIGHT ELBOW

January 16, 2001 NH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newport Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING ON BINS ON WASH TOWER. HE STEPPED OVE A PIECE OF STEEL, CAUGHT HIS TOE ON STEEL AND TRIPPED. IN CATCHING HIMSELF EE DISLOCATED LEFT SHOULDER.

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