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April 1, 2010 CT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Becker Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using hand shovel to smooth dirt surface (not digging), foot slipped, and employee strained/sprained back.

November 14, 2002 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Becker Construction Company · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS REPAIRING PLANT, CHANGING SPEED REDUCER. LOST BALANCE & GRABBED SPEED REDUCER, WHICH WAS IN UNBOLTED CONDITION. FELL FROM HEIGHT OF 2-3', PULLING SPEED REDUCER ONTO SELF. VICTIM HAD CUTS ON FACE, LOST 1 TOOTH, BRUISES TO SHOULDER. RECEIVED STITCHES ON FACE & ASSIGNED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SHOULDER.

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