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Years on record
1983–2026
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February 22, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Engelhard Kaolin Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING A PIECE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT. HE SLIPPED AND FELL APPROX. 2 FT. EMPLOYEE FRACTURED A SMALL BONE IN LEFT ANKLE IN FALL.

June 20, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Engelhard Kaolin Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING TRACTOR AND FOOT SLIPPED FROM LAST LADDER STEP. EMPLOYEE FELL ABOUT 3 FEET AND ENTIRE BODY WEIGHT CONCENTRATED ON RIGHT KNEE, STRAINING KNEE.

March 18, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Engelhard Kaolin Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP. STEPPED IN HOLE INCONCRETE FLOOR AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

January 2, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Engelhard Kaolin Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS ON REAR OF SCRAPER AND SLIPPED AND FELL EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIMSELF ON SCRAPER BUT PULLED GROIN AREA

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