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1983–2026
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July 19, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Silica Mining Inc · Fall from machine

MUDDY CONDITONS FROM WEATHER. SMALL AMOUNT OF MUD ON LADDER. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON STEP FROM TOP WHILE CLIMBING DOWN.

May 21, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Silica Mining Inc · Fall from ladders

WAS CLIMBING UP LADDER ON #3 CLASSIFIER, SLIPPED OFF LADDER AND CAUGHT MOST OF HIS WEIGHT ON FINGERS (ESPECIALLY LITTLE FINGER) OF RIGHT HAND , HOLDING ONTO LADDER RAIL. PULLED LITTLE FINGER O UT OF SOCKET, TORE & RUPTURED TENDONS IN RIGHT HAND.

August 31, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Silica Mining Inc · Fall from machine

WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF LOADER, SLIPPED ON TOP STEP SPUN AROUND WHILE HOLDING ON TO GUARD RAIL AND HIT LADDER WITH BACK

January 6, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Silica Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A CASE OF MOTOR OIL TO THE WORK BOAT FOR THE DIESEL DREDGE SAND GAVE WAY UNDER HIS FET THROWING HIM SIDEWAYS

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