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June 30, 1997 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ayers Limestone Quarry Inc · Fall onto or against objects

OPERATOR WAS PERFORMING CLEAN UP DUTIES IN THE MAINTENANCE SHOP. WHILE PLACING TRASH IN THE BUCKET OF A END LOADER HE STEPPED BACKWARD AND FELL ON AN OIL DRAIN BUCKET APPROX. 14" IN HEIGHT AND 22" IN DIAMETER.

February 28, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ayers Limestone Quarry Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF A 1988 GMC DUMP TRUCK HE TRIPPED GETTING OUT OF THE TRUCK AND FELL.

August 22, 1989 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ayers Limestone Quarry Inc · Struck against stationary object

TIRE SLID OUT OF HIGH LIFT BUCKET WHEN HE WAS GOING TO GET CHAIN TO HOLD IN BUCKET TO MOUNT TIRE ON WHEEL,KNOCKING HIM INTO WHEEL.

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