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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 12, 1987 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gaf Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WALKING3DOWN THE HILL FROM THE SETTLING DIKE AREA WHEN HIS MOMENTUM CARRIED HIM FORWARD TOO FAST. HE LOST HIS BALANCE IN A FROZEN RUT AND FELL. EMP RECEIVED FIRST AID AT THE TIME HOWE EVER HE COMPLAI3ED OF ADDITIONAL PAIN SEVERAL WEEKS LATER AND SAW AN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST 03 30 AN ARTHOGRAM HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 9 AND A DIAGNOSIS IS STILL PENDING

July 15, 1985 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gaf Corp · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING DOWN LADDER WHICH WAS PLACED TEMPORAIRLY IN ELEVATOR PIT. WHILE HE WAS ON THE LADDER THE LADDER SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE. HE FELL APPROX. 5\ LANDING ON H IS RIGHT FOOT. HE FELL ON PILE OF GRANULSA AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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