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May 8, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R E Miller Paving & Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

THE VICTIM WAS 1USHING SAND INTO THE FEEDER/HOPPER WITH A SHOVEL AND FELL INTO A CONE SHAPED HOLE. HE WAS ENGULFED BY MATERIAL THAT FELL IN BEHIND HIM. THE VICTIM WAS NOT WEARING A SAFETY BELT OR A TAG LINE 4HICH WAS PROVIDED NOR WAS HE USING THE 9 FOOT BAR DESIGNED AND PROVIDED TO KNOCK DOWN THE HANGUP.

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