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June 1, 1988 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hilltop Mining Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE PREFORMING REPAIRS TO THE SCAPRER AND WHILE STEPPING OFF THEFENDER ONTO THE BACK BUMPER, THE VICTIM SLIPPED ON A LOOSE PART WHICH WAS LAYING ON THE BUMPER AND FELL APPROX. 4 FEET TO THE GROUND, LANDING ON HIS SIDE.

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