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May 31, 1988 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ami Dri Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

A FRONT LOADER OPERATOR WAS ASSIGNED TO HELP MAINTENANCE CREW ERRECT A PLATFORM TO POUR REFRACTORY IN KILN. THE HELPER WAS ON THE PLATFORM TO UNLOOSEN CHAIN, HE LOOSENED THE CHAIN, THE LOOSE END CAUGHT ON A SUPPORT ON THE PLATFORM TO MOVE SLIGHTLY, WHICH CAUSED THE HELPER TO LOSE BALANCE, FALL TO THE GROUND, A DISTANCE OF 4'6" CAUSING BRUISES TO LOWER BACK AREA.

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