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February 23, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Earth Source Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE FELL APPROX. 4 FEET TO THE GROUND WHILE CLIMBING DOWN OFF OF THE 4600 DRAGLINE. HE RECEIVED A BROKEN WRIST ON HIS LEFT ARM AND A FRACTURE ON THE INSIDE OF THE PELVIS. EMPLOYEE DID NOT USE THE LADDER THAT WAS PROVIDED TO ACCESS AND EXIT THE EQUIPMENT.

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