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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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July 31, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shale Support Holdings LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator was climbing the silo ladder to get a measurement on product level. Once he reached the second ladder platform, he twisted he took a step, twisted his left knee and heard a pop. He said he did not need a doctor, but the following day, he did go to a doctor which diagnosed a broken kneecap.

May 31, 2014 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shale Support Holdings LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to free cable from winch when his foot slipped and caught himself and twisted his back. He said he hurt his back and was taken to the hospital to be checked out by a doctor.

January 6, 2014 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shale Support Holdings LLC · Fall from machine

The employee was climbing the steps to get into the cab of the loader and the bottom step broke causing the employee to strike his right leg on the step and fell on the ground.

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