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1983–2026
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September 12, 1988 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Creek Garnet Milling Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON PIPE AND PIPE GAVE OUT CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL LANDING ON HIS HIP THROWING HIS BACK OUT.

June 6, 1988 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING DOWN OFF OF A CAT AND SLIPPED AND FELL OFF BACKWARD AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT TWISTING HIS KNEE, CAUSING A DIAGNOSIS OF PULLED CARTILAGE AND STRETCHED TENDONS.

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