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July 5, 2016 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Operator said EE slipped & fell backwards against loader bucket. Said EE was ok but would go to clinic to be sure. info previously reported to MSHA on 7/8/16. Operator returned to work the following AM and indicated no restrictions, no med's, etc and went to work. Subsequent misrepresentations - info provided to MSHA inspector

December 11, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Fall from machine

Operator was done for the day. Parked loader and shut it down. While climbing down from loader, he accidentally missed a step. He tried to catch himself and fell on his hand. Went to the Clinic - Diagnosis says a Left radius fracture - Soft cast applied and referred to orthopedic for review. Able to work with limitations

November 16, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Fall down stairs

Tripped and fell going out of office door and down 5" step to ground level. Right leg and back pain.

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