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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 19, 2016 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED EE WAS EXITING THE CONNEX BOX STORAGE TRAILER WHEN EE SLIPPED ON SNOW/ICE CAUSING EE TO CATCH SELF IN A SPLIT.

April 6, 2015 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he was removing a bolt from the cone, located on the ground, when the bolt broke off causing him to step backward rolling his ankle.

August 5, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee reported he was exiting the loader when he lost his grip on the right side of the ladder. He swung around backwards holding on with his left hand. His lower back hit the frame of the loader. Injury is a lumbar strain.

January 29, 2013 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS GREASING A MACHINE WHEN HE WENT TO RETRIEVE ANOTHER TUBE OF GREASE. HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRAINING HIS CHEST

July 27, 2011 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PUTTING A MATT ON THE SCREEN WHEN HE SLIPPED ON LOWER DECK OF CRUSHER HITTING SHIN ON UPPER DECK OF CRUSHER.

May 4, 2011 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp. · Fall from machine

Employee stated he was changing screens. He had failed to fasten the chain at the point of egress losing his balance at said point and fell to the ground.

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