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2000–2026
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August 15, 2011 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Independent Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MARK WAS OPERATING THE AUTO SACKING SYSTEM AND HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE BAG SEALS. MARK WAS STACKING THE UNSEALED BAGS INTO A PILE. MARK BEGAN TO WALK OVER TO THE AUTO SACKER CONTROL PANEL AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT FOOT ON A BAG. HE TRIPPED BUT WAS ABLE TO CATCH HIS BALANCE. LEFT HIP WAS SORE.

March 7, 2008 KS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Independent Salt Company · Fall from machine

The driver of a customers truck fell as he getting out of his truck.In trying to catch/brace himself the man landed on his right hand.Due to swelling and pain, a mine EE applied a samsplint,ice pack and co-band.Driver reported that he never saw a DR and that the swelling and pain were gone by the time he went home.

September 1, 2005 KS · Metal/Non-Metal trackman, track worker, track gang SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Independent Salt Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling cable down a belt line when he slipped and fell. Upon falling, the employee's right leg landed on a chunk of salt just below the knee. The employee sustained a deep bruise to his right leg.

June 14, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Independent Salt Company · Fall down stairs

INDIVIDUAL WAS ON HIS FRIST DAY OF TRAINING AS A SCREEN ROOM OPERATOR. IN WALKING UP A SET OF STEPS, HE MISSED A STEP, AND HIS FOOT LANDED UNEVENLY. THE INDIVIDUAL SUSTAINED A TWISTED ANKLE.

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