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1983–2026
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January 13, 1998 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solite Corp · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING LADDER ON RAIL CAR. WHEN HE PULLED HIMSELF UP, THE FIRST STEP HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIT THE LOWER STEP. HE BROKE HIS LEFT ARM.

November 22, 1997 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solite Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS LIFTING STEEL PLATE TO PUT IN CHUTE AND SLIPPED ON WET SURFACE. (WET FROM RAIN)EE FELL FORWARD AND HIT HIS MOUTH ON THE CROSS BRACE, CHIPPING TWO TEETH.,

September 25, 1996 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solite Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WHITE CLIMBING A PLANT BELT, SLIPPED AND HIT RIGHT KNEE AGAINST ANGLE IRON.

December 20, 1995 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solite Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE, TO GET INTO RAW CRUSHER CONTROL SHED, WALKEDAROUND FEED AREA TO FEEDER. CATWALKS ON SIDE NEAR WHERE HE PARKS HAD BEEN REMOVED FOR PURPOSES OF REMOVING CRUSHER FOR MAJOR MAINTENANCE. EARLY MORNING COLD LEFT ROCK FROSTY & SLIPPERY. EE'S FOOT SLIPPED TO THE RIGHT & HE FELL INTO THE FEEDER, LANDING ON LEFT WRIST. IMPAIRMENT MINIMAL TO NONE.

February 1, 1995 VA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SUBJECT HUNG FOOT IN ONE CONCRETE FORM CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND FRACTURE HIS THUMB.

February 25, 1991 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solite Corp · Fall from machine

GETTING OFF LOADER AND SLIPPED OFF THE STEP;RIGHT AHND HIT THE DOOR CLOSING IT ON THE LEFT THUMB.

November 6, 1985 VA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

RAIN WASHED GUL5Y IN ROAD, TURNED ANKLE AND FELL SKINED LEFT KNEE LATER BECAME INFECTED.

April 12, 1985 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solite Corp · Fall down stairs

FELL ON STEPS

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