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January 20, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miller Springs Material · Fall from machine

ROCK GOT STUCK IN BELT, TURNED OFF MACHINE AND LOCKED MACHINE TO REMOVE ROCK. GOT TO BOTTOM OF CATWALK, TURNED TO GO DOWNSTAIRS, HEEL GOT CAUGHT ON EXTENDED METAL WALKWAY, FELL 2' ONTO GROUND, INJURING RT SHOULDER

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