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739,488
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3,112
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1983–2026
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March 27, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buffalo Limestone Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS STANDING ON THE CATWALK HE LOST HIS BALANCE WHILE FALLING TWISTED & FRACTURED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

August 8, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buffalo Limestone Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LIFTING A ROCK OUT OF THE CRUSHER. THE ROCK SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS, AND FELL ON HIS FOOT.

May 18, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buffalo Limestone Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBIING DOWN OFF OF MQCHINE, HE SLIPPED AND TORE THE FLESH OF FOF HIS LEFT SHIN.

December 14, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buffalo Limestone Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING BESIDE TRUCK. HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE & HIS HIS FACE ON THE BUMPER.

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