Operator climbing onto backhoe, slipped and fell, caught himself with his hands and broke his left wrist.
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September 2, 2009
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nielson Construction Corp · Fall from machine
June 7, 2004
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nielson Construction Corp · Fall from machine
Operator failed to properly park rock truck and did not engage park brake before exiting vehicle. He fell while attempting to urinate from top platform of truck.
January 29, 2000
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nielson Construction Corp · Fall from machine
EE HAD BEEN RUNNING LOADER, MOVING MATERIAL TO THE CRUSHER FEEDER. HE WAS FINISHED AND WAS CLIMBING OUT OF THE LOADER, SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN LANDING ON BACK.
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