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May 22, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rinker Materials Western Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was running to turn off conveyor belt when he slipped and fell. The employee received a lower back strain from the fall.

October 15, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rinker Materials Western Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Foot slipped while exiting water truck and he strained his back.

August 4, 2004 NE · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rinker Materials Western Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was getting back in the truck. While climbing the access ladder he lost his grip at the third step (approx. 3') falling backwards to the ground and landing on his back, striking his right elbow on the ground causing it to swell instantly. EE was taken to Immanuel hospital in Omaha where x-rays indicated a broken elbow requiring surgery.

February 21, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RINKER MATERIALS WESTERN INC · Fall onto or against objects

EE CHECKING FUEL IN COMPRESSOR IN BED OF SERVICE TRUCK, SLIPPED AND STRUCK GROIN ON TRUCK BED CAUSING LACERATION TO SCROTUM AND URETHRAL BLEEDING.

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