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November 29, 1984 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Mine Development & Consultation Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SUBJECT WAS WALKING DOWN THE WASLK PAT H FROM PARTS BLDG THERE WAS APPROX 4 INCHES OF SNOW ON GROUND WHEN HE SLIPPED LOST BALANCE CAUGHT HIMSELF AND PULLED LIGAMENTS IN HIS BACK BETWEEN THE SH OULDER BLADES

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