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December 10, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Salt Co LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was working on 988-B loader. He was moving along a platform ~ two feet off ground. Employee slipped and fell, catching himself with his palms down. He felt pain in his left wrist. He continued working until ~ 4:00 pm. at which time he was taken to local clinic to examine his wrist. X-rays determined he had "nondisplaced fracture".

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