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October 18, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lindsey Contractors, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee lost grip with hands and fell from operators platform outside of cab fell approx. 8ft,injury to ankle and back

March 18, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lindsey Materials · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on wet rock, slipped down, right arm stopped fall.

August 22, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lindsey Materials · Fall from machine

Wet, muddy ground, employee was stepping up on to the crusher to work on the crusher, his foot slipped and he hit the left side of his head causing injury to left side of face and left eye. He did refuse medical care, but changed his mind, and was taken to dr around 9:10 am.

February 15, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lindsey Contractors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing out of excavator, employee stepped off the tracks and onto the ground. He then felt a sharp pain run down his back.

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