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October 4, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

STAR Excavation, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working off short ladder when ladder twisted. Miner trying to catch self with EE's arm on a bracing, resulted in tearing of EE's bicep. Miner missed no work or days off. Miner was put on light duty task for EE's safety. Had miner surgery to fix the problem with no complications.

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