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August 9, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WENT ON TO THE TOP OF WAREHOUSE #4 TO CHECK OUT THE WATER COOLER WITHOUT FALL PROTECTION. EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON SKYLIGHT AND FELL TO WAREHOUSE FLOOR 29 FEET BELOW. FALL RESULTED IN FATA LITY OF EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO COMPLY WITH COMPANY SAFETY REGULATIONS.

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