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1983–2026
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March 16, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bergeron Sand & Rock Mining Inc · Fall from machine

OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB UP THE STEPS TO GET INTO THE CAB OF DL9 WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED & CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE & FALL TO THE CATWALK THEN TO THE TRACK & FINALLY TO THE GROUND ON HIS LEFT SIDE & BROKE HIS ARM JUST BELOW THE SHOULDER POINT

September 11, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bergeron Sand & Rock Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS TAGGING DUMP TRUCKS WHEN HE FINISHED HE TURNED ON RIGHT LEG TWISTED ANKLE & WHEN HE FELL IT SNAPPED

July 21, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bergeron Sand & Rock Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CL9ANING REAR OF THE 2400 LIMA DRAGLINE AND THE FLOOR WAS WET WITH CLEANING SOLUTION.EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR AND CAUGHT ALL OF HIS WEIGHT ON HIS LEFT KNEE CAUSING MINOR DAMA GE TO THE LEFT 5NEE.

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