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September 11, 2007 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hales Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

CLIMBING OUT OF THE LOADER, FOOT SLIPPED ON A STEP AND HIT HEAD ON SIDE ENTRY STEPS, THEN FELL DOWN TO THE GROUND.

May 3, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Hales Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

COWORKER HAD EMPLOYEE ADJUST THE BRACKET ON THE RETURN ROLLER AS HE WAS HITTING THE BRACKET. EMPLOYEE'S ARM GOT CAUGHT UP IN THE ROLLER AND IT SUCKED HIM THROUGH.

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