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1983–2026
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June 13, 1998 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ferrell Excavating Co., Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DISLODGING MATERIAL STUCK IN THE 6" CONVEYOR CHUTE AS HE STEPPED DOWN, HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND HIT HIS KNEE ON A CONVEYOR ROLLER GUARD SUPPORT BOLT.

August 28, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ferrell Excavating Co., Inc. · Fall from machine

HE WAS LCIMBING UP THE LADDER OF AFIAT ALLIS 945 ENLOADER. WHEN HE REACHED THE TOP STEP HE LSOT HIS FOOTING AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

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