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2000–2026
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January 21, 2014 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Gilman Excavating Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming down ladder, stepped off of last rung onto uneven ground and rolled right ankle. Body weight coming down on rolled ankle caused dis-location of right ankle.

March 22, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Gilman Excavating Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

During an MSHA Inspection the inspector wanted to inspect the berms above the highwall, foot traffic is usually not allowed in this area. Our EE offered to drive,the Insp.wanted to walk. Crusher operator slipped on slope fell and struck the back of his head on the frozen ground. Resulted in a concussion, blood on brain and 1.5 days in the hospital.

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