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April 20, 2012 VT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
W.E. Dailey Inc · Fall from machine

While opening the Cat 980K loader door, his hand slipped while reaching for the door and he fell injuring his right ankle. (strain)

October 20, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
William E. Dailey Inc. · Fall from machine

Dismounting from the 988 loader, he missed footing on last step, did not use 3 point of contact.

August 20, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal safety representative SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
William E. Dailey Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While descending bank, lost balance and injured the left knee. Then falling remainder of the way down the bank, about 2'-3', to the road surface.

August 24, 2005 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
W.E. Dailey Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Exiting machine, his foot slipped on track. He managed to catch himself before falling to the ground. Someone had located a truck mirror on grab rail on cab; this mirror has been removed.

June 5, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
William E. Dailey Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on screen when screen flexed, he was flipped off, and fell off the back of truck.

October 26, 2001 VT · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
W.E. Dailey Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING OUT OF HIS TANDEM DUMP TRUCK TO CHECK TRUCK AND FOOT SLIPPED ON THE FUEL TANK STEP. HE GRABBED THE SAFETY RAIL AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT ELBOW.

October 13, 2000 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
W.E. Dailey Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE CLIMBING OFF HIS LOADER WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUGHT IN THE BOTTOM STEP FLEXIBLE STEP CAUSING HIS RIGHT SHIN TO STRIKE METAL STEP ABOVE THE BOTTOM STEP.

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