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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 10, 2017 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Krystal Gravel · Fall from machine

Employee had replaced a fuel filter on a dozer during routine preventative maintenance. During this process, ee gloves became wet with diesel fuel. When ee attempted to stand up, ee hands slipped off of the hand rails. This caused ee to fall backwards and land on the left side of ee body, and the left side of ee head.

March 15, 2017 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Krystal Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Not paying attention when departing truck/vehicle that was parked and not running. Missed last step and right ankle twisted.

April 25, 2016 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Krystal Gravel · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was turning a nut with a wrench while performing routine maintenance on shaker. Employee slipped during this process and fell to the walkway causing lower back pain.

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