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November 18, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by falling object

A crew of 5 workers were installing an 8'x10' process door when the lifting lug on the door became detached. This resulted in the door free falling approximately 22" to the ground and ultimately falling over onto one of the crew members.

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