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June 26, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Nord Sil-Flo (Nord Perlite) · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE HAD CLIMBED UP ON INSPECTION PEDESTAL TO IMPACT CRUSHER, LOST BALNCE AND FELL BACKWARDS OFF PLATFORM TO GROUND. SHOVED ARM OUT IN FRONT TO STOP OR SLOW FALL.

March 1, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Nord Sil-Flo (Nord Perlite) · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING INTO CONTROL ROOM TO START UP MILL FOOT SLIPPED CAUGHT SHIN ON DOOR JAM. DOOR JAM MADE OF STEEL CAUSED LACERATION.

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