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August 20, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall from machine

Dismounting Volvo Loader 220e #8 to clean windshield at wash station. While dismounting slipped, missed middle step and strained lower back catching himself. Employee was using proper technique (3 points of contact) when dismounting. Sent to doctor, light duty prescribed

February 12, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall from machine

EE got off of his 360 Volvo excavator to check for a coolant leak. When EE was attempting to board excavator he grabbed the windshield wiper when he started to fall. Windshield wiper gave way and he fell off of his machine. EE was sent to Lee Memorial hospital as a precaution. He received a head to toe CT scan and x-rays. No issue found.

April 29, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was fueling the 800 excavator and slipped on the muddy tracks as he was getting down. The mud caused him to slip and fall about 4 feet to the ground. Employee tried to break his fall using his arm and immediately felt pain in his left wrist.

September 1, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was burning brush when he lost his footing falling over a stacked pile of Pine Trees and Pepper Bushes falling face first putting hands out to brace his fall. Urgent Care 09/02/09 9:50 AM X-ray results showed Fracture to left distal ulna and radius. Referred to Orthopedist released light duty.

April 28, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee slipped while exiting the dragline in an improper manor; instead of exiting at one of the four proper exits, EE made a shortcut to what is called the shop (not the correct way to exit). The result was that he slipped & landed 3'to the ground & broke his wrist.

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