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July 28, 2003 KS · Metal/Non-Metal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Georgia-Pacific · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MINER WAS PREPARING TO SERVICE HIS UNDERCUTTER. HE REMOVED HIMSELF FROM HIS CAB AND WALKED ABOUT 5 STEPS BEHIND HIS CUTTER. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK, THIS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM. THE WEIGHT OF HIS BODY CAUSED A STRAIN ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

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