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Years on record
1983–2026
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February 2, 1984 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fredonia Valley Quarries · Fall onto or against objects

THE PLANT OPERATOR WAS ON TOP OF A COVER STORAGE BIN CHECK THE MATERIAL LEVEL. WHEN PREPARING TO LEAVE, HE SLIPPED A FELL AGAINST AN ANGLE IRON BRACE RESULTING IN BRUISED RIBS.

October 7, 1983 KY · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fredonia Valley Quarries · Fall from machine

VICTIM WAS CLIMBING THE LADDER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF EUC, HISFEET SLIPPED AND HE FELL AGAISNT THE CAB PLATFORM. HE HAD JUST WALKED BY THE TRUCK MENTIONED AND HAD PROBABLY GOTTEN DEISEL FUE L ON HIS FEET FROM A LEAK ON THE FUEL TANK.

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