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1983–2026
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June 19, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nicks Silica Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FELL ON SEAT OF WORK BARGE. FELL 10 INCHES BUT HE DID NOT STRIKE ANYTHING WITH HIS SHOULDER, BACK OR NECK. WAS GOING TO SIT IN THE SEAT AND HIS HAND SLIPPED AS HE WAS TRYING TO SIT DOWN.

February 16, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nicks Silica Company Inc · Fall from machine

STANDING ON TOP OF THE TANKER, STEPPED ONTO OPEN LID AND FELL.

February 12, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nicks Silica Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRIVER FOR TENTON CAME INTO PICK A LOAD ALLEGED THAT HE STEPPED IN A HOLE INJURYING HIS BACK.

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