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March 19, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arco Materials Inc · Fall from ladders

CHECKING SAND SCREW ON THE CLASSIFIER & WAS CLIMBING BACK DOWN WHEN SLIPPED ON THE LADDER & FELL BACKWARDS TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS BACK WITH HIS RT ARM UNDER HIM BETWEEN HIS BACK & THE GR OUND

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