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August 31, 1990 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hallett Materials · Struck against stationary object

WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM LOADER,STEPPED AWKWARDLY ON A ROCK AND TWISTED BACK.

July 20, 1988 IA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hallett Materials · Struck by powered moving object

WHILE WORKING ON DREDGE, HE TRIPPED ON AN ELECTRIC CORD AND IMPACT WRENCH.

June 14, 1988 IA · Metal/Non-Metal STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hallett Materials · Struck against stationary object

UNLOADING SCREENS FROM TRUCK ONTO LOADER BUCKET WHEN HE STEPPED ON SCREENS CAUSING SCREENS TO SLIDEM, PINNING FOOT. HE PUT HIS HAND OUT TO BRACE HIMSELF PINNING FINGER BETWEEN SCREENS.

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