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May 12, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
8-Mile Ranch Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing the crusher and claims he started slipping, he grabbed onto the frame of the crusher. This according to employee caused him to strain his back. The doctor is doubtful that he was injured and told us that he is not showing up for his appointments.

June 11, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
8-Mile Ranch Inc · Fall onto or against objects

SLIP & FALL--EE WAS WALKING FROM SHAKER TO TOOL TRAILER DID NOT SEE ROCK WHEN STEPPING DOWN FROM ONE LEVEL TO ANOTHER APPROX. 12" SLIPPED & HIT REAR ON CONVEYOR FRAME. NO INJURY RESULTED OTHE THAN MILD SORENESS ON BUTTOCKS.

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