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September 23, 1988 SC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Giant Cement Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPL WORKING ON STRUCTURAL STEEL SECTION OF ELEVATED WATER TOWER -NORMAL DUTIES AS A WELDER.WELDING ON 2ND OF 2 SECTIONS.EMPL WAS WEARING SAFETY BELT WITH 2 LANYARDS ATTACHED AND WAS REQUIRED TO BE TIED OFF AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING.EMPL FELL 93' WITH 1 LANYARD ATTACHED TO BELT AND 1 ATTACHED TO HAND LINE.

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