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July 6, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Our company mechanic was doing some repairs on our Mechanical Scaler when he turned to dismount machine and lost his footing, falling 4 feet to the mine floor. The accident resulted in an emergency room visit where he received 9 stitches in his right ring finger and an xray to arm and shoulder, then released to restricted duty for 10 days.

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