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273,095
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2000–2026
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September 29, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

3 EE WERE ATTEMPTING TO LOWER A LEG FROM THE WASH PLANT DOWNWARD ONTO LANDALL TRAILER. WHEN CENTER OF GROUTY SHIFTED 2 EE LOST GRIP AND DROPPED LEG. SIDE R HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN LOADER BUCK ET AND LEG OF WASH PLANT AS IT CAME DOWN TO THE TRAILER.

July 24, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc. · Fall from machine

HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE EXCAVATOR, MISSED THE LAST STEP, AND BROKE HIS ANKLE WHEN HIS FOOT HIT THE GROUND WRONG.

June 8, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE CLIMBED HAND RAIL OF THE CAT WALK OF THE CRUSHER OPERATION. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE BAFFLE PLATE FOR STONE DEFLECTION. A STONE CAME OUT AND STRUCK HIM ON FOREHEAD. HE FELL OFF RAIL ABOUT 10' TO GROUND.

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