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1983–2026
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July 31, 1990 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kelly Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF THE LOADER.THE STEPS WERE MUDDY AND WET.HE SLIPPED AND FELL FROM THE STEPS TO THE GROUND.HE INJURED HIS LEG AND WAS BRUISED.

July 30, 1990 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kelly Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A PONY MOTOR ON EQUIPMENT BEING REPAIRED.HE BENT OVER TO LIFT ON THE MOTOR AND STRAINED HIS BACK.IMPROPER LIFTING POSITION.

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