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August 31, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Auburn Minerals Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER FINISHING CLIPPING A CONVEYER BELT, THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACKWARDS AWAY FROM THE CONVEYER. THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED WRONG WHILE WALKING BACK TO HIS LOADER. HE DID NOT FALL OR STUBLE AND THER E WAS NO OTHER APPARENT INJURY.

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