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March 8, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Collier Materials Inc · Fall from machine

Employee said they fell from the loader while mounting the loader. The employee said they fell onto their belly. The employee showed me a three scratch marks, two on EE's belly and one on EE's right arm. Employee complained of right leg hurting and not being able to straighten leg. I suggested to employee that we apply ice to their knee, employee refused, drove home.

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