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September 21, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Cream Quarries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee said he was getting off the loader using the steps and he missed the second to the last step and he fell onto the ground. Employee said he landed on his right side. His right hip and shoulder are hurt.

March 15, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Went to step off of the concrete slab to the ground (2 inch drop) and twisted his ankle. The doctor stated that he was such a big guy that it didn't have to take much to break his foot. We finally got the M.R.I. results and they stated that it was broken.

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