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August 27, 2012 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triangle Brick Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped on muddy bulldozer tracks getting off machine, twisting and hitting knee. Employee did not miss any work. 10/11/12 received note stating operator should wear elastic brace while working. 10/26/12 received note with a diagnosis of a meniscus tear and a planned surgery. We determined we should report after this diagnosis. Employee has not missed work.

January 17, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triangle Brick Company · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF ROCK CRUSHER FELL THRU GUARD RAIL ON TO A PLATFORM INJURED LEFT HAND AND WRIST.

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