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1983–2026
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February 10, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sterling Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

EMP WAS STANDIN1 ON TRACK OF DOZER TO CHECK RADIATOR FLUID LEVEL. HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT RIB CAGE ON THE BRACE BETWEEN THE DOZER AND THE DOZER ARM

August 9, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sterling Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS USING A TROLLEY DESIGNED TO LIFT A VERTICLE LOADTO LIFT A TANGEAIAL LOAD WHEN TRLOOEY DUMPED STOP & HIT EE ON BACK OF HEAD. HE THEN FELL 25\ TO THE SURFACE & BROKE HIS NECK. EE CONDIT ION CRITICAL/STABLE. % OF DISABILITY UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.

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