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June 2, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeland Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the process of checking the fuel level of a 500 gallon fuel tank. While he was climbing on the tank he slipped and fell 5' from the top of the fuel tank. He landed on his elbow and broke a bone. His doctor gave him a release to return back to work the same day with restrictive duty and light work.

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