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August 7, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Albuquerque Uranium Corp · Fall from ladders

THE INDIVIDUAL WAS GETTING ON A LADDER FROM THE TOP OF A 16' HIGH FRP TANK AND FELL. HE WAS NOT "TIED-OFF" AND NEITHER WAS THE LADDER. SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES AND BROKEN RIGHT ARM.

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