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March 25, 1986 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cobb Rock Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE CUTTING A3 BOLT TO REMOVE ROTTED TIMBERS FROM THE PLATFORM ON THE SCALES, THE BOLT GAVE-WAY, THE TIMBERS COLLAPSED CAUSING A FALL OF 4/5 FEET, STRIKING SHIN ON A PIECE OF STEEL

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