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January 24, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Technician was repairing machine. Technician stepped backwards and heel got caught on frozen ground and fell back injuring left shoulder.

April 19, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Lime Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped over boulders used as temporary restraining near a newly constructed wall. When he stepped over he slipped on mud and slid several feet and then fell over the approx. 18 foot high concrete wall. Landing on his feet.

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