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2000–2026
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May 28, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dan Gernatt Gravel Products, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was clearing a material jam from the jaw crusher. EE lost EE's footing and fell onto the deck with EE's ankle bent beneath EE.

February 22, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dan Gernatt Gravel Products, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on ice, fell and struck EE's head on the ground. Initial complaints were of pain in EE's head and right shoulder. Several days later, EE still didn't feel well and went to the ER. Possible head injury, will be off work at least 5 days.

January 15, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dan Gernatt Gravel Products, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was shoveling snow when EE slipped on ice, fell and hit EE's head on the ground.

February 23, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dan Gernatt Gravel Products, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was repairing a dredge bucket. He stepped onto the teeth of the bucket, where he twisted his ankle, causing a hairline fracture.

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