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May 21, 2019 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Smokey Point Concrete · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking on catwalk at scalper and tripped. When EE reached out to catch self EE bent right pinky back on the guardrail. This resulted in a minor sprain for which the employee has a splint on the finger for one week.

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