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May 16, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bassett Products Company Inc · Fall from machine

HE WAS PUTTING TARP ON TRUCK LOADED WITH AG. LIME. ROPE BROKE & HE FELL TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HIS ARMS. HE BROKE HIS RIGHT WRIST & SPRUNG HIS LEFT WRIST.

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