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September 13, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HOISTING
New Mexico Potash Corp · Fall from machine

WHILE WASHING SALT BUILDING FROM SHAFT WALLS BELOW THE SILIVINITE LEVEL, THE WORK PLATFORM HUNG ON SOMETHING, AND THEY LOST RADIO CONTACT WITH THE HOIST PERSON. THE WEIGHT OF THE TAIL ROPES CA USED THE PLATFORM TO FALL APPROX. 8 TO 10 FEET, CAUSIG BOTH TO FALL OFFISIDES OF PLATFORM. THEIR SAFETY BELTS & LANYARDS STOPPED THEIR FALL. BOTH FELL AGAINST OR HIT SOMETHING CAUSING INJURIE

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