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1983–2026
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June 23, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pfizer Inc · Fall from machine

LOADING PIPE AN8 OTHER SUPPLIES ONTO A TRUCK, SLIPPED OFF THE TRUCK AND FELL DOWN. SUFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN AND DNDONITIS OF THE LEFT ANKLE.

January 21, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pfizer Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING FROM THE WAREHOUSE TO THE SHOP IN THE DARK EARLY IN THE MORNING, I,NAME FELL OVER A STEEL PLATE LAYING ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE WAREHOUSE DOOR. HE FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND-BREAKING A BONE.

January 12, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pfizer Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ EMP WAS CLEANING OFF TOP OF PLYWOOD ENCLOSURE FOR THE PACKING STATION NAILS ARE HOLDING ONE SIDE OF THE ENCLOSURE CEILING SEPARATED EMP STATES HE FELL APPROX 4 FEET BUT WAS NOT HURT NINE DAYS LATER HE REPORTED THAT HIS BACK WAS BOTHERING HIM

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