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Years on record
1983–2026
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May 12, 1987 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Warrior Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING NEAR THE TOP OF A LADDER WHICH WAS SUPPORTED BY A SANDY GROUND. THE SAND SHIFTED CAUSING THE LADDER TO SWAY. EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM FALLING LADER, LANDING ON HIS FEET. THE IMPACT OF THE 4UMP/FALL CAUSED A FRACTURE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT LEG.

April 6, 1987 AL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Warrior Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WALKING 0ROM STORAGE TANKS TO DRYER STUMBLED AND FELL FORWARD CATCHING HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN PULLEY AND BELT OF BLOWER.

February 20, 1987 AL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Warrior Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS IN SCREE3ING RM OF DRYER #2. REMOVING PARTICLES OF SAND FROM SCREENS ABOVE WITH WIRE BRUSH RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF CASING OF SCREEN AND HE FELL OVER ON SCREEN CASING ON RIGHT SHOULDER.

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