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October 3, 1989 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baraboo Concrete Company Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE TEARING DOWN PORTABLE PLANT TO MOVE LOCATION, EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON TOP OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT REMOVING EXHAUST PIPE. PIPE BROKE LOOSE AND EMPLOYEE DIDN'T LET GO OF PIPE AND FELL TO GRO UND ABOUT 10 TO 12 FEET LANDING ON FRESHLY EXCAVATED GROUND BELOW.

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