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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 22, 1992 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmer Larson, LLC · Fall from ladders

31445R WAS NOT SECURED PROPERLY WHEN EE BEGAN CLIMBING LADDER AND EE FELL TO GROUND.

December 12, 1984 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmer Larson, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FILLING HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR WITH 5 GAL OF OIL AND SLIPPED ON OIL-SOAKED DECK.FELL AND OIL CAN STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT HAND FRACTURING FINGER.

September 10, 1984 IL · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmer Larson, LLC · Fall from machine

WHILE TWO MEN WERE LIFTING SCREEN CLOTH TO VIBRATOR, VICTIM LOST BALANCE AND FELL SIX FEET TO GROUND. SCREEN CLOTH FELL TO GROUND AND AFTER VICTIM, STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT FOREARM, BREAKING BONE S IN RIGHT FOREARM.

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