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December 16, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Nesko Rock, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WORKER GRABBED WRENCH TO LOOSEN SCREEN BOLT. IN THE PROCESS OF POSITIONING SELF ON GUARDED CATWALK, WORKER PUSHED HIMSELF BETWEEN MID-RAIL AND THE BOARD. WORKER FELL TO GROUND - A DISTANCE O F APPROX 9.5 FEET.

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