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December 14, 2007 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Charles F Lee & Sons Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was taking off a belt guard on the impactor to correct the belt. Standing on the bottom conveyor of the PEP plant, he stepped on some frost, slipped and fell, landing on his back. He had difficulty breathing and was taken by amulance to the E.R. at St. Anthony hosp. where it was determined that he had a bad bruise. Released by 200 p. He was his own dr. was ok to return to work

June 13, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Charles F Lee & Sons Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee dismounted endloader to check stopped conveyor. He walked under screen plant for a faster more direct route to conveyor. Hard hat fell off, he straightened too soon hitting his head on the screen plant. He fell hurting his back and breaking his ankle.

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