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June 9, 1995 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Resources, LLC · Fall from machine

TWO EMLOYEES WERE CHANGING THE HINGE PIN ONA 170 TON WABCO ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE. THE INJURED EMLOYEE CLIMBED A LADDER ONTO THE TIRE ON THA SIDE AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO WELD A KEEPER IN PLAC E. APPARENTLY THE INJURED EMPLOYEE SLIPPED FROM THE TIRE OR LADDER AND FELL BACK ABOUT 8' ONTO HIS HEAD. HIS CO-WORKER HEARD HIM FALL AND SUMMONED HELP.

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