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August 1, 2019 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TNT Const./Kerkhoff Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping out of the loader and rolled ankle on rock.

October 23, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TNT Const./Kerkhoff Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Conveyor was plugged, employee stepped on a rock, got off balance, fell 1 foot & hit left foot on a rock causing a hair line fracture.

October 21, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TNT Const./Kerkhoff Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE climed on dozer arm to check water, frost on metal, slipped and fell, hitting lower back on metal brace towards the bottom between dozer blade and radiator.

November 4, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
TNT Const./Kerkhoff Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulled lever towards himself to disengage clutch, EE didn't have ahold of it tightly, the lever kicked back and hit the tip of his left thumb.

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