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September 18, 2024 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
West Side Grading · Fall from machine

Ee was starting a feeder box when a part was getting bent. Ee climbed onto machine to remove a bolt. A pin was installed upside down, and when Ee removed the bolt, the pin fell out causing the part to shift and knocking the Ee off of the machine. Ee was standing on unprotected edge and was not using fall protection. 6'-7' fall.

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