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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 15, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Fox River Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to reposition a metal section of the vent tubing so that the tube mated better with the section already mounted in the back. EE was wearing belt & lanyard but when attempted to reach a clamp he loosen his lanyard & he stepped on the rail to reach the clamp; when he reached the clamp & cable, the tubing gave away & fell. The EE fell on vent tubing and then ground.

September 12, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Fox River Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While moving a 2" airline, EE stepped on a 4" discharge line that caused his fall and broke leg.

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