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July 7, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Century Ready-Mix Corporation · Fall from ladders

Employee was on a ladder painting a pontoon, about 4 feet off the floor. She misjudged how much room she had and fell off the ladder onto her back. Her supervisor told her not to get up immediately, but stay there until he was sure it was safe for her to move. Once they decided she was okay, she stood up.

June 25, 2010 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Century Ready-Mix Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

floor was wet with moisture (dew) from early morning. EE made a step forward, slipped and fell to the floor. EE fell on his finger, the momentum of his weight from the fall caused the dislocation and cut to his middle finger.

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