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August 9, 1995 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

OWNER WAS LEAVING THE SUPPLY VAN AND MISSTEPPED THE STEP DOWN, A SLIGHT DROP OF APPROXIMATELY 8". HE PITCHED FORWARD AND LANDED ON HIS KNEES. HE RUPTURED THE TENDONS IN BOTH LEGS.

February 6, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Darrell Rossing Trucking & Excavating · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS CLEARING BRUSH FROM QUARRY AREA. HE WAS USING A END LOADER TO CLEAR THE BRUSH BUT GOT OUT OF THE END LOADER TO PICK SOME WOOD BLOCK HE GOT HIS FEET CAUGHT IN SOME BRUSH AND SLIPPERY SNOW. HE TWISTED SIDE WAYS AND FELL TO THE GROUND ON HIS PSOTERIOR END.

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