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September 10, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Squaw Creek Materials LP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Tripped over hose at fuel island. Fell and hurt shoulder on right side

January 4, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Squaw Creek Materials LP · Fall onto or against objects

Had oil on feet while fueling the 988 Loader, stepped wrong off ladder, swung around hitting back; bruised back.

May 13, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Squaw Creek Materials LP · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLEANING CLOGGED CONVEYOR BELT. EE WAS ON THE BLET 3-4 FT FROM THE GROUND WHEN EE LOST BALANCE. HE TWISTED IN AN ATTEMPT TO RE-BALANCE. THE TWIST BROKE HIS LEFT LEG IN TWO PLACES & THE EE FELL TO THE GROUND.

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