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June 6, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS CLIMBING STAIR SCAFFOLDING TO THE 108 FT LEVEL TO FLY EQUIPMENT INTO PLACE WHEN HE FELL FROM THE STEAL STRUCTURE TO THE 45 FT LEVEL FLOOR BLEOW WAS WEARING BEAR HANESS AND DOUBLE LANYAR D WHEN FATALITY OCCURRED. MULTIPLE TIE OFF POINTS WERE PROVIDED.

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