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June 18, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mc Garvin-Moberly Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects

Technician was removing a 29.5X25 tire from the right rear position, after the tire came off the wheel, tech was setting the tire on the ground which cause the chain to loosen causing the tire to dislodge and strike the technician and caused EE to loose EE's balance and fall to the ground, landing on remote control strapped to EE's shoulders causing the fractures to the pelvis.

May 3, 2013 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mc Garvin-Moberly Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down the ladder of the 980G front end loader when his foot slipped, due to muddy boots, and fell against the upper handrails, cracking a rib on his left side.

December 10, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mc Garvin-Moberly Construction Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START A RECOIL START AIR COMPRESSOR WHEN THE RECOIL CORD BROKE. HE FELL OUTOF THE TRUCK IN WHICH THE COMPRESSOR WAS LOCATEDINJURING HIS RIBS, BACK AND NECK (BRUISED).

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