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1983–2026
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May 3, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dennis L Smith Inc · Fall from machine

HE WAS IN DUMP TRK'S BED. TRK #332, HE WAS CLEANING OUT OLD CLUMPS OF ASPHALT. WAS CLIMBING OUT OF DUMP BED SLIPPED OFF THE LADDER AND LANDED ON LEFT FOOT, THUS INJURING LEFT TOE.

May 1, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dennis L Smith Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING ON THE FRONT END LOADER, FEET WET AND LADDER WET FROM THE MORNING DEW. SLIPPED FROM THE 2ND RUNG OF THE LADDER, GRABBED HAND RAIL TO PREVENT THE FALL WITH RIGHT ARM.

January 22, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dennis L Smith Inc · Fall from machine

LEAVING DREDGE TO BOARD MOTOR BOAT.TRIPPED ON STEEL RING AND THREW OUT RIGHT HAND TO PROTECT FALL.HAND CAUGHT ON BOAT BOTTOM.

March 27, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dennis L Smith Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PRIMING THE PUMP SYSTEM STANDING ON DISCHARGE PIPE WHEN SLIPPED FELL APPROX 30' TO DECK FLOOR.

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