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1983–2026
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June 8, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hamilton Construction Inc · Fall from machine

STEPPING FROM LOADER PLATFORM TO FINDER OF LOADER FOOT SLIPPED & CHEST HIT LIGHT BAR THEN SLID TO GROUND

August 21, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS CLIMBING UP THE BANK LEAVING THE RIVER AND HIS FOOT CAUGHT IN A TREE ROOT. HE FELL TWISTING HIS ANKLE AND KNEE AND HUNG UPSIDE DOWN MOMENTARILY UNTIL THE ROOT BROKE AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND, HURTING HIS SHOULDER.

August 17, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from ladders

I.NAME ON LADDER PUTTING WATER IN RADIATOR AT TOP OF BOOSTER PUMP.LADDER SLID SIDEWAYS FROM UNDER HIM.HE FELL TO GROUND.COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN KNEE,ARM & CHEST FROM IMPACT WITH GROUND.

June 21, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hamilton Construction Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IT WAS BEGINNING TO RAIN EMPLOYEE GOT OFF THE DREDGE AND WAS WALKING UP A HILL TO THE OFFICE.HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE GROUND AND HE FELL CAUSING HIS ABCK TO TWIST OR SPRAIN.

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