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November 14, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Milford Sand and Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

While climbing down the ladder on loader, the bottom step broke causing employee to bump her left knee on the step above. She was given Motrin 600 mg. #20 one q6h as needed for pain at the health center, although she did not take them and threw them in the garbage. Lead coding clerk from MSHA told us that we should report this as a first aid incident only.

December 10, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Milford Sand and Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING UP ONTO LOADER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED BECAUSE OF FROST. AS SOON AS HE CAUGHT HIMSELF, THE SUDDEN JERK ON HIS BODY CAUSED AN ABDOMINAL WALL STRAIN.

July 9, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Milford Sand and Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE STANDING ON A PALLET EMPLOYEE STEPPED OVERA BOX AND HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE PALLET &ONTO A BOARD WITH NAILS STICKING OUT.

February 7, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Milford Sand and Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE EE WAS WORKING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT (CR-10), HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND FELL ON HIS SIDE, JERKING HIS BACK. EE DID NOT VISIT DR/CLINIC UNTIL 2-15-01.

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