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1983–2026
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October 8, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS DESENDIGN THE LADDER OF HIS LOADER, LAST STEP IS A SWING STEP AND EE MISSED IT. FELT MUSCLE PULL BUT CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF THE DAY. LEG FELT WORSE AS DAY WENT ON, BY THE END OF THE DAY, LEG WAS SWOLLEN.

January 22, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WENT OUT BEHIND SHOP TO LOOK FOR A PIECE OF STEEL & FELL ON THE ICE

August 21, 1992 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

39977ED OVER WELDING ROD IN FRONT OF MAINTENANCE SHOP.

January 30, 1992 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND TWISTED ANKLE.

December 17, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

FELL OVER A PILE OF STEEL IN THE DAR. HE TURNED TOO QUICKLY AND DIDN'T REALIZE IT WAS BEHIND HIM.

December 8, 1987 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE AES TU9NING ON SWITCH GEAR FOR FRESH WATER PUMP AT SUPPLY POND FOR WASHING PLANT HE LOST HIS BALANCE TO REGAIN HE FELL ON H IS WRIST & HAND BREAKING & POSSIBLY CRUSHING TWO FINGERS

August 16, 1985 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

GREASING DOZER AND SLIPPED ON TRACKS AND TWISTED ANKLE.

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