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October 20, 1998 NE · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amman Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

EE HAD COMPLETED DOZING WITH THE CATAPILLER SHUTOFF THE MACHINE & JUMPED TO THE GROUND (ABOUT 24:) HE LANDED WRONG AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. HIS KNEE IS STILL SWOLLEN & HE HASN'T RETD TO WORK

October 8, 1991 NE · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amman Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DECENDING THE LADDER ON THE LOADER EMPLOYEES HAND SLIPPED CAUSING SHARP KNEE BEND.

June 14, 1989 NE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amman Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

HE HAD JUST FINISHED LOADING TRUCK UNDER THE BEN. ATTEMPTING TO STEP DOWN WRONG SIDE OF LOADING PLATFORM HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FILL ON HIS BACK BESIDE THE TRUCK ON THE GROUND. HE HAS A SEPER ATED BONE AND PULLED MUSCLE. DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG HE WILL BE OFF WORK.

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