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October 21, 1999 IA · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Randall Transit Mix Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING ENDLOADER CAB; HE HAD MUDDYBOOTS & SLIPPED ON BOTTOM RUNG OF LADDER & TRIEDTO STOP HIS FALL BY GRABBING LADDER RUNG WITH RIGHT HAND. HE HUNG HIS RIGHT ARM AND BUMPED THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BODY AGAINST THE LOADER. HE CONTINUED WORKING THE SHIFT AND VISITED CHIROPRACTOR NEXT DAY--STRAIN THAT SHOULD HEAL DURINGWINTER LAYOFF DID NOT OCCUR. SURGERY 4/21/00.

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