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February 17, 2022 IL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was dismounting the excavator for the end of shift. EE had three points of contact while dismounting and slipped off the foot peg on the middle of the track, which is 18 inches off of the ground.

September 23, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on loose soil causing him to lose his footing, broke the fall by extending his right arm to catch himself on a block. Felt pain in right shoulder. Diagnosed as shoulder sprain. Now diagnosed as shoulder tear.

January 16, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal building repair man, maintenance SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ice after lunch break. Work area was covered with snow and was not able to maintain footing. Slipped and fell onto back. After a couple of days felt pain in lower back at belt line.

February 3, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking between buildings, slipped on the ice, fell to the ground, dislocated right ankle and broken tibia.

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