Mining Incidents

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1983–2026
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April 30, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Yeargin Western Constructors Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL CLIMBING O3TO WATER TANK OF TRUCK TO DETERMINE WATER LEVEL.AS HE WAS CLIMBING HE SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS LEFT ARM.THIS RESULTED IN FX TO RADIUS AND HUMERUS.

March 12, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yeargin Western Constructors Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE LIFTING OBJECTS HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

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