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July 14, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

THE INJURED WENT INTO THE TOOL TRAILER TO GET WRENCH AND PUMP. HE DENIES SPILLING OIL AND GREASE ALL OVER THE SHED. AT ANY RATE, HE HAD GREASE ALL OVER THE FEET, STATRED DOWN STAIRS THAT GO O UT OF TOOL TRAILER AND FELL LANDING ON HIS REAR SCRAPED BOTTOM ARMS. ALSO A ACUTE BACK SPRAIN.

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