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January 17, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hocker Construction, LLP · Fall from ladders

EE HAD JUST FINISHED LUBING JAW AND WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF LADDER ON JAW. THE LADDER IS APPROX 5 1/2 FT FROM THE GROUND. THE EE MISPLACED A FOOT 1/3 OF THE WAY DOWN RESULTING IN A FALL OF ABOUT 4 FT. THE EE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HANDS ON IMPACT RESULTING IN A SEPARATED WRIST.

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