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February 21, 2002 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sweetwater Garnet Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING 5' UP MOVING EQUIPMENT W/CHAINS. HE GRABBED A PIECE OF STEEL TO HOLD HIS BALANCE. THE WELDS ON THE STEEL BROKE CAUSING THE EE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. HE LANDED WITH ALL WEIGHT O N RIGHT FOOT. BROKE HEEL BONE IN 2 PLACES.

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