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1983–2026
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November 21, 1988 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harry Keith & Sons Inc · Fall from machine

SLIPPED OFF PIONEER SCRENING UNIT WHILE CHANGING SCREEN LANDING ON TAILBONE AND BACK.

July 13, 1988 KS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harry Keith & Sons Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS KNEELING UNDER A PULLEY GUARD ON THE CRUSHER AND CHANGING A ROLLER ON THE IMPACTOR BELT.HE RAISED UP AND HIT THE TOP OF HIS HEAD ON THE PULLEY GUARD AND WAS KNOCKED DOWN.HE RECIVED A BU MP ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD AND PAIN TO HIS NECK AND HEADACHES.IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CERVICAL STRAIN AND CONTUSION OF SKULL.

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