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August 27, 1988 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

HE CLIMBED UPON THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK TO REMOVE ROCK AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE TORE THE LIGAMENTS AND BRUISED HIS RIGHT ARM. HE ALSO CHIPPED A BONE.

June 26, 1987 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jefferson County Highway Department · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAD HAULED STON9 AND WHEN SHE STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK AND STARTED AROUND THE TRUCK SHE TURNED HER FOOT.

May 9, 1985 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

IT HAD BEEN RAINING AND RUNNING BOARD OF TRUCK WAS WET CAUSING HER FOOT TO SLIP WHEN SHE GOT OUT OF TRUCK. SHE FELL AGAINST A CONCRETE CURB.

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