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November 2, 2017 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reilly Construction Company Inc · Fall from machine

Operator was exiting a CAT 740 haul truck using 3 point climbing methods. Their foot caught in the last step and they fell to the ground, striking the ground with the right wrist. Causing a fracture to that wrist. Conditions 40 degrees, cloudy, dry. Light duty until checkup in a week.

February 7, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reilly Construction Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS GREASING A CONVEYOR AND FELL BACKWARDS ON TO HIS BACKSIDE. WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY BUT STARTED FEELING NUMBNESS IN ARM AND PAIN IN CHEST.

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