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April 16, 1996 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
G-P Gypsum Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE & CO-WORKER COMPLETED SCALING 79W ON & WERE LEAVING THE PILE. EE STEPPED ON A ROCK WHICH FLIPPED FROM UNDER HIS FOOT. EE FELL BACKWARDS ONTO THE MUCKPILE. THERE WAS NOT LT. ACCIDENT WAS REP ORTED AS A RECORDABLE DUE TO MEDICATION. EE REPOTED OFF ON 4/17 & 4/22 CLAIMED IT WAS DUE TO THIS FALL. BEING INVESTIGATED BY WORKERS COMP.

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