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January 29, 2010 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shady Rest Materials, LLC · Fall from machine

Very cold day; snow on equipment and ground. Employee was helping repair equipment when he slipped off of equipment and fell to ground. Bruised chest and hip.

December 26, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Steve Gilbert · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SNOW COVERED THE GROUND; HE COULDN'T SEE A RUT ON THE GROUND. HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE IN THE RUT.

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