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May 1, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Industries Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO RESET HOPPER IN PRIMARY CRUSHER JAW BOUND HOPPER RELEASED CAUSING IT TO JUMP UP CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE HOPPER DID NOT TOUCH EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE FELL APPROX 15FT TO THE GROUND FROM THE PLATFORM

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