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1983–2026
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March 12, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Parkville Stone Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO SPLICE A CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL OFF THE CONVEYOR TO THE GROUND BELOW, WHICH WAS ABOUT 10 FEET. EMPLOYEE LANDED ON HIS FEET ON LOOSE ROCK. INJUR ED HIS RIGHT FOOT AND ANKLE.

September 25, 1995 MO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Parkville Stone Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS UP ON A LADDER FILLING HOLES WITH EXPLOSIVES WHEN THE TOP OF THE LADDER SLID SIDEWAYS AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND.

November 17, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Parkville Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF THE CAB OF HIS TRUCK TO WIPE OFF THE HEADLIGHTS. DUE TO MUDDY STEPS ON HIS TRUCK, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE ON THE STEP.

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