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1983–2026
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October 13, 1999 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vetter Stone Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FELL ABOUT 10 FEET ONTO HIS ELBOW WHILE PLACING BALES OF STRAW.

March 21, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vetter Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER SPRAINED LOWER BACK AFTER SLIPPING WHILE LIFTING A PULLEY

August 10, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vetter Stone Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WORKER FELL APPROX. 7' TO GROUND AFTER SCAFFOLDING CAME LOOSE. MULTIALE BRUISES & SPRAINED NECK.

May 28, 1992 MN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vetter Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

WORKER WAS WALKING ACROSS PALLETS OF STONE, SLIPPED AND FELL, CUTTING HIS RIGHT LEG ON A SHARP STONE.

November 10, 1986 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vetter Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL SLIPPED & 0ELL ON SNOW AND ICE JUST AFTER 1ST SNOWFALL OF SEASON.HE PUT OUT RIGHT ARM TO BREAK FALL,TEARING RIGHT ELBOW MUSCLE TISSUE.

January 24, 1983 MN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vetter Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE ON A SANDED GRAVEL ROAD AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE

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