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March 13, 2012 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resco Products Inc · Fall from ladders

Worker was climbing down a fixed ladder and lost balance near the bottom. The worker fell backwards breaking his wrist.

February 4, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resco Products Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A passenger in a truck that came to plant to load an outgoing load got out of truck. As he walked along side of truck, he fell landing on left arm. EMT called to scene, felt arm may be broken. Transported to clinic.

November 8, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resco Products Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING UP A STEEL RUNG LADDER AND LOST HIS GRIP ON THE METAL RUNG, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BALANCE AND FALLING TO THE STEEL FLOOR BELOW (APPROXIMATELY 4 FT).

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