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January 12, 1983 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Fall from machine

SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LINE UP PIN WITH PRYING BAR.STANDING ON SHOVEL BUCKET BAIL.GRABBED PRYING BAR WITH ONE HAND AND PULLED SHOULDER OUT OF JOINT AS HE WAS FALLING.

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