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June 27, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Conneaut Lake Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A TEMPORARY WORK PLATFORM ASSISTING IN DISASSEMBLY OF IMPACT CRUSHER. WHILE APPLYING LEVERAGE ON A LARGE WRENCH HE STEPPED BACKWARDS, A PLANK TILTED AND HE FELL SIDEWA YS APPROX. 30" AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE CRUSHER FRAME. INJURY DID NOT BECOME APPARENT TO EMPLOYEE UNTIL 6/29/88.

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