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January 29, 1991 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Caroline Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

VICTIM WAS WELDING ON SHOVEL BUCKET IN SHOP WHILE WALKING AROUND BUCKET HE TRIPPED OVER A STEEL PIN LAYING ON FLAIR HE FELL HITTING HIS HEAD ON CONCRETE FLOOR. NO ABRISON INJURY COMPLAIN OF ST IFF NECK AND HEAD ACHE X RAYS NEGATIVE PAIN MEDIATION PERSCRIBED UNTIL STIFFNESS AND HEADACHE WERE GONE.

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