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October 22, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

J Miller Eshleman & Son Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING TO THE BATCH PLANT VIA THE CATWALK. HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF THE CATWALK.

January 17, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

J Miller Eshleman & Son Inc · Fall down stairs

FORMALLY REPORTED THE ACCIDNET 2-7-90. EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING; LOST HIS FOOTING; TWISTED HIS KNEE. DID NOT FEEL THE INJURY WAS BAD ENOUGH TO REPORT AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED. THEN, ON FRIDAY, 2-2-90, HE WAS GOING UP THE STEPS TO THE PRIMARY SCREEN HOUSE AND SLIPPED ON THE STEPS. HE SAID THIS AGGRAVATED THE ORIGINAL INJURY.

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