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February 1, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Synthetic Energy Corporation · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON A CREW INSTALLING A COVER STRUCTURE WHICH IS TO COVER THE TRENCH AT THE ENTRY OF THE MINE. THE WEATHER WAS DRIZZLE & WIND BLOWING 10-15 M.P.H. EE LOST HIS FOOTING DUE TO SLIC K SURFACE ON STEEL & FELL APPROX. 10' LANDING ONUPPER PART OF HIS BACK.

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