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September 10, 1990 NE · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Paulsen Inc · Fall from machine

FRONT END LOADER WENT TO STEP OFF MISSED STEP FELL ON GROUND

July 26, 1990 NE · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Paulsen Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALK PLANK ON PONTOON BROKE WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING ON IT.

December 13, 1988 NE · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Paulsen Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED AND OTHER EMPLOYEE CARRYING DISCHARGE PIPE.INJURED SLIPPED ON SAND AND FELL PIPE FELL ON HAND CUTTING FINGER.

June 8, 1988 NE · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paulsen Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AFTER UNLOADING CRAWLER OFF OF LOWBOY, WENT TO LIFT UP RAMPS, PULLED SOMETHING IN BACK.

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