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June 5, 1998 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rees Construction Company Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE TRACTOR DURING THE RAIN. HE FELL TO THE GROUND INJURING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 2, 1994 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rees Construction Company Inc. · Fall from machine

HE WAS GOING TO INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE END LOADER. HE PARKED THE SERVICE VEHICLE CLOSE TO THE LADDER OF THE LOADER TO MAKE IT EASIER TO UNLOAD THE BATTERIES MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO USE THE L ADDER. WHEN HE WAS ON THE LOADER HE SLID DOWN THE TIRE, LOST CONTROL AND INJURED HIS BACK WHEN HE LANDED ON THE GROUND.

February 10, 1984 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rees Construction Company Inc · Fall from machine

MR LEGLER GOT OFF A PIECE OF EQQUIPMENT SLIPPED ON THE ICE ON THE QUARRY FLOOR AND FELL

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