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June 21, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Cascade Exploration · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL REMOVING MATERIALS FROM INSIDE DENVER SCREW.WENT TO GET OUT,SLIPPED CAUGHT SELF WITH LEFT S WRIST AND HAND.

May 10, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Cascade Exploration · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO "GREASE" THE CRUSHER, HE CLIMBED ON TOP OF CRUSHER WITHOUT SAFETY BELTS (WHICH WERE AVAILABLE) AND WITH WET BOOTS ON. HE THEN SLIPPED AND FELL APPROX. 5-FEET TO THE GROUND, LANDING ON HIS FEET, THEN FALLING BACK ON TAILBONE.

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