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April 1, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Madison Materials, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee had been tightening Jaw bolts on a Telsmith 30x50 crushing jaw. After completing task he was leaving area were working when he went to place his foot on an I-Beam to assist his dismount, he misjudged where to step and fell striking his head on the brake cam rod causing a laceration to the head. He was wearing his PPE (Hard Hat) which fell off when he bent over.

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