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May 18, 2015 OH · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Walls Materials · Fall from ladders

Miner was performing maintenance on primary takeout belt gear box. Lost balance while on ladder and fell +/- 3 feet spraining ankle.

April 17, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Walls Materials · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A STEP LADDE,R HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND FELL APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET TO GROUND.

July 29, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Walls Materials · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING ON ROCK BOX, ABOVE DRY SCREEN, CUTTING OUT LOWER SHELF. BOX FLIPPED, THROWING EE.

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