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January 25, 2013 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE was getting out of truck and there was some ice on the step of the truck and he stepped down on step, foot slipped, EE fell on left knee. His left knee was bruised.

April 18, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE was changing screen on motor on classifer, when coming down steps, foot slipped because he had mud on shoes. EE slid down 5 steps and right arm got caught or hung on stair rail, causing him to pull his right shoulder. He was also holding his tool box in right arm at time of fall. He however, landed on his feet.

March 31, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE was loading sand on out dump truck , when he was getting out of the truck, he jumped from the drivers compartment to the ground, spraining his lower back.

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