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October 8, 1991 AR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Can-Am Absorbents Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING UP IN CRUSHER PIT HE BUMPED A 2IN DISCHARGE PIPE THAT RUNS FROM SUMP PUMP UP & OUT OVER WALL AT CRUSHER PIT END OVER WALL BROKE OFF CAUSING MAIN PIPE TO DROP DOWN KNOCKING HIM D OWN & HIS SAFETY HAT & GLASSES OFF BROKEN END FELL FROM TOP OF PIT (10FT) & STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HIS HEAD

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