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March 29, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kansas Brick & Tile Company Inc · Fall from machine

WENT TO PARK TRUCK WHEN CLIMBED DOWN FELL AND HIT RIGHT KNEE.

January 25, 2001 KS · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kansas Brick & Tile Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CLIMBING THE LADDER TO GET ON PAYLOADER. STEPS HAD ICE & FROZEN DIRT. FOOT SLIPPED OFF & HE GRABBED THE LADDER WITH RIGHT HAND, TWISTING BACK.

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