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June 9, 1986 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hallett Construction Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS CO4ING DOWN A FLIGHT OF STEPS FROM THE PLANT CRUSHER UNIT,AT END OF WORKING DAY.FROM CLEANING UP AROUND CRUSHER.HE STEPPED WRONG ON THE LAST STEP NEAR THE GROUND,TWISTING HIS L.AN KLE.CAUSING INJ6RY.HE CALLED IN TO WORK THE NEXT MORNING,ADVISING SUPT,HIS ANKLE WAS VERY PAINFUFUL & SWOLLEN & GOING TO DR.X-RAYS REVEAL NO FRACTURE,BUT SPRAINED.DR ORDER OFF WORK FOR 2-3 DA

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