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November 12, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chaney Enterprises LTD Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing stairs to the sand and gravel plant when his foot slipped. He was holding onto the railings, so he did not fall, but reported that he twisted his right knee.

January 21, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chaney Enterprises LTD Partnership · Fall onto or against objects

HURT LOWER BACK STEPPING OFF MACHINE. TRACKS OF THE EXCAVATOR WERE WET AND MUDDY.

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