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1983–2026
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November 14, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Versatile Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS TIGHTENING A NUT ON TOP OF THE CORE OR THE CRUSHER. HE HAD ATTACHED A LARGE WRENCH TO THE NUT AND WAS STANDING ON TOP OF THE WRENCH WHILE SWINGING A SLEDGE HAMMER AT THE END OF THE WREN CH TO TIGHTEN THE NUT. HE SWUNG AND MISSED AND THE MEMENTUM OF HIS SWING CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL HE FELL ON TOP OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CRUSHER DOWN.

February 2, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Versatile Construction Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING A BEARING ON THE CRUSHER WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET TO THE GROUND.

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