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July 19, 2010 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brice Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

It was a rainy day and the ground was muddy which led to the steps on the ladder being slippery. Employee banged his leg on the attached ladder while descending.

July 15, 2010 AK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Browns Hill Quarry LLC · Fall from machine

The driver for Lynden Transport (vendor) was unloading a conex he was delivering to the shop. When he tried to undo the chain binder, the release of the binder pushed him backwards off of the trailer. He landed on the ground and on his back. Per the vendor's representative, he may have a bruised back. This driver is not an employee of ours.

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