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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 20, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Aux Sable LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While pulling on a bar EE slipped backward; lost his balance fell on the ground then bar struck EE on left side of forehead causing a cut. Landing on his wrist while falling caused a fracture in the right wrist.

February 21, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Aux Sable LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The EE was picking up an air hammer when he slipped and fell. He sustained an unkown injury to his lower back.

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