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July 8, 2009 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cornerstone Industrial Minerals · Fall from machine

Moving scrap to lower storage, was stepping down from loader tripped backward over a pipe in the tall grass landing on back.

December 19, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cornerstone Industrial Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS CLOSING RAILCAR HOOD AND GOT KNOCKED OFF BY LOADOUT HOOD.

April 17, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cornerstone Industrial Minerals · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SWEEPING THE ROOF OF THE LOADOUT HE WAS WALKING ON THE TOP AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL THROUGH THE SKYLIGHT. HE HIT THE CROSSBEAM ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

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