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Years on record
1983–2026
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April 14, 1998 GA · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omnivest Resources L P · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF THE DOUBLER DECK SCREENS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE DOOR LIP & FELL TO THE CONVEYOR BELT BELOW. EE SEVERLY SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

February 17, 1998 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omnivest Resources L P · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE GETTING OUT OF A BOBCAT LOADER. EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS LEFT HIP.

February 4, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omnivest Resources L P · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNSTOP THE PLANTS DUST SCREW WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND STEPPED INTO HOT DUST. THE DUST CAME OVER THE TOP OF HIS SAFETY BOOTS AND WENT DOWN AROUND HIS ANKLE.

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