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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 11, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hi-Grade Materials Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing down from equipment on ladder. Felt a "pop" in left knee when when stepping on the ground.

October 16, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hi-Grade Materials Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As EE was getting off the loader, foot slipped on wet ladder/step as he held himself up with right arm to avoid falling off the loader he felt pain on his right arm.

January 25, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hi-Grade Materials Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE FELL ON THE SCREW DECK AND LANDED ON HIS BACK.

August 22, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hi-Grade Materials Co · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ASSISTING IN LAYING 0PIPE IN A 3-4 FOOT TRENCH. THE TRENCH COLLAPSED AND BURIED EE TO JUST BELOW THE KNEE.

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