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June 12, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Monroe Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from machine

HE WAS REPAIRING CONVEYOR BELT HE WAS USING COMEALONG TO PULL BELT TOGETHER HE WAS RELEASING COMEALONG & HANDLE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND HE FELL ABOUT 4FT TO THE GROUND HITTING LOWER BACK ON CO NCRETE BARRIER

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