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December 3, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Granite Managers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING DOWN SLOPE OF ROCK SURFACE, MUD COLLECTED ON BOOTS CAUSING HIM TO SLIP & FALL. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH LEFT HAND, BONE POPPED IN LEFT SHOULDER. AS HE GOT UP BONE POPPED AGAIN.

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