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273,193
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June 9, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suburban Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine

Operator claims he fell off hoe hurting his back on track while exiting. Accident currently under investigation.

July 15, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Suburban Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE WAS GREASING. ANOTHER WORKER TURNED ON THE CONVEYOR AND CAUGHT EE'S LEFT FOOT IN BELT BETWEEN WIPER AND BELT. EE HURT HIS LEFT FOOT, LEG & ANKLE.

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