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January 19, 2015 ID · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nu-West Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing his walk around when his left foot slid forward; as he was falling he was able to stabilize himself with his right leg preventing him from hitting the ground. After the event happened he felt some discomfort in lower back. Follow up with doctor on 1/22 and prescription medication was issued to help with discomfort. MRI sceduled

April 9, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nu-West Industries Inc · Fall from ladders

A 6' step ladder was used to access the right side door of a trailer. As the employee repositioned himself, he lost his balance and his feet slipped off the edge of the door jamb causing him to fall approximately 5' to the ground. As he fell, his back contacted the outer edge of the door jamb causing an abrasion/impact wound resulting in 3 broken ribs.

October 23, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nu-West Industries Inc · Fall from machine

GETTING OUT OF TRUCK AFTER MOVING EQUIPMENT AND SLIPPED ON TRUCK STEP AND SLIPPED ON MUDDY GROUND AND FELL BACKWARDS.

June 26, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nu-West Industries Inc · Fall from machine

MOVING DRILL BIT HAMMER ON RIG WHEN LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF CAT-WALK AND HE FELL WITH HAMMER IN LEFT HAND PINNING LEFT ARM BETWEEN CAT-WALK AND HAMMER. FRACTURED LEFT ARM, FIVE-INCHES ABOVE WRIS T. REQUIRED SURGERY.

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