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Scoped to Russell J Ruffer

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December 3, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Rufer & Son Excavating, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and fell on ice - landing on his back. Complained of sore rib.

January 31, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Rufer & Son Excavating, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Entering cab of wheel loader and foot slipped off of step. The slip caused him to bruise his thigh. The swelling was of concern so he went to see a doctor to make sure everything was ok.

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