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January 21, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RLF Salado Quarries, LLC · Fall from machine

Truck driver was strapping down employee's load and got too close to the edge of the truck when employee lost employee's balance and fell.

May 4, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RLF Salado Quarries, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was leveling a dump truck took a misstep and wrenched his lower back.

January 7, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RLF Salado Quarries, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Work area has slurry. The miner was walking with board, slipped and came down on left knee. Refused medical attention until 7 days later.

May 7, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RLF Salado Quarries, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was working on a machine and fell off about 8' while doing maintenance saddled a sheet of metal hurt groin area left side.

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