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July 8, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northwest Gravel Company · Fall from ladders

EE positioned extension ladder against Eagle sand screw. EE mentioned he checked the positioning of the ladder twice. The ladder lost footing on one side and slid along the screw causing ee to fall and impact the sand below. Hoses are provided to grease the 2 bearings on top of the screw that are reached from ground level.

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