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June 4, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Granite Construction Company · Struck by falling object

THE VICTIM CUT SOME OF THE WELDED SUPPORTS WHILE REMOVING TEMPORARY WING WALLS FROM THE FEEDER ON A JAW CRUSHER PRIOR TO ATTACHING A CRANE. THEN WHILE MOVING IN A LOADER TO SUPPORT THE WING WA LL THE REMAINING WELDS BROKE ON THE WALL, AND FELL AND STRUCK THE VICTIM.

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