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2000–2026
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April 23, 2012 NE · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Paulsen Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing the drive belt on the shaker of the rock washer and sizing plant. Some the rock had fallen from the shaker onto the walkway. Employee slipped on the rock and began to loose his balance, he then reached out and grabbed a brace on the shaker. His shoulder felt a little sore but seemed ok. The next morning his right shoulder was stiff and sore.

July 18, 2008 NE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Paulsen Inc · Fall from headframe, derrick or tower

EE was working from the catwalk attached to the sand separating unit on the aggregate gravity screening tower when the unit became out of balance and shifted knocking him over the guardrail causing him to fall approx 15 feet to the gravel pile below. He landed on his back causing bruises and a lacerated spleen.

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