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Years on record
1983–2026
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June 23, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING WHEEL BARRELL AT TIME OF ACCIDENT, STEPPED ON CLINKER MATERIAL (ROCK) AND TWISTED ANKLE.

May 30, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa Corp · Fall from ladders

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONED ON A PERMANENT LADDER WITH HIS FEET APPROX. 11 FEET OFF FLOOR LEVEL. PLATFORM LEVEL WAS 14'. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS ON THE PLATFORM UNPLUGGING A HOT CEMENT PRODUC T LINE. WHEN THE LINE CLEARED SOME OF THE PRODUCT BLEW OUT ON THE INJURED EMPLOYEE CAUSING HIM TO TURN LOOSE OF THE LADDER AND LAND ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR BELOW.

April 27, 1994 AL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa Corp · Fall from machine

CHECKING FUEL TANK ON TOP OF DRILL UNIT, SLIPPED OFF FALLING BACKWARDS ON TAILBONE.

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