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February 17, 1999 CO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Otero County · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF A DRAGLINE ONTO PLATFORMTHEN ONTO RIGGER WHERE IT TELESCOPES. IT CREATEDAN UNEVEN SURFACE.

January 14, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Otero County · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS CLEANING THE FEEDER HOPPER ON THE CRUSHER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED. HE TRIED TO CARCH HIMSELF WHEN HE FALL AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT HAND SPRAINING HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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