Rufer & Son Excavating, Inc. · Struck against a moving object
After operating hours and after employees were gone for the day a plane crashed into the crushing plant. The occupants of the aircraft were pronounced dead on scene.
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December 3, 2007
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rufer & Son Excavating, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Slipped and fell on ice - landing on his back. Complained of sore rib.
January 31, 2006
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rufer & Son Excavating, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects
Entering cab of wheel loader and foot slipped off of step. The slip caused him to bruise his thigh. The swelling was of concern so he went to see a doctor to make sure everything was ok.
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