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October 9, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rabco · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER DISMOUNTING A RUBBER TIRED LOADER AND SLIPPED ON THE BOTTOM STEP HE STRAINED SOME MUSCLES AND LIGAMENT IN HIS LOWER BACK. WHEN EE SLIPPED HE HELD ON TO THE HAND RAIL ON LEFT SIDE OF LADDER AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

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