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May 14, 1986 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Silica Products Company Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE LOST H3S FOOTING ON A SHORT STEP UP LADDER AND FELL BACKWARDS. TO CATCH FALL, HE PUT HIS RIGHT HAND OUT AND LANDED ON AN OPEN SCREW PROTRUDING FROM THE WALL. THE RIGHT PALM WAS SEVERL Y CUT. 3

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