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March 31, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Managers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE returning from lunch brake walking to work area. Tripped and fell while on pathway going to quarry. Hit right shoulder and face. Bottom lip busted and 2 teeth 1/2 gone. Back of hands scratched.

April 3, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Managers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AFTER A GOOD RAIN IT WAS WET AND MUDDY EMPLOYEE CLIMBED UP ON 245 EXCAVATOR WITH MUDDY BOOTS ANDWET CAT WALK SLIPPED AND BRUISED HIS KNEE.

December 3, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Managers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING DOWN SLOPE OF ROCK SURFACE, MUD COLLECTED ON BOOTS CAUSING HIM TO SLIP & FALL. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH LEFT HAND, BONE POPPED IN LEFT SHOULDER. AS HE GOT UP BONE POPPED AGAIN.

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