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January 3, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
G & S Gravel Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Contractor fell from cone crusher platform. He was not wearing his required safety harness. He was treated by paramedics & transported to John C Lincoln Hospital & released later that evening. He suffered a back injury. At the time of the accident I was in California and not present on the mine.

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