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September 22, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

C & H Trucking & Construction Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I NAME SLIPPED ON A PILE OF ROCKS AND FELL CHIROPRACTOR SAYS HE LANDED ON HIS R KNEE AND SIDE CAUSING INJURY TO LOWER BACK CHRIOPRACTOR REPORTS I NAME SEEN ON 9/25/89

August 7, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

C & H Trucking & Construction Inc · Fall down stairs

LIFTING COVER FOR CHAIN DRIVE.CLIMBED UP STAIRS SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS STOMACH.COVER FELL ON HIS BACK.FELL 4'.

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