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October 2, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mobile Southern Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

LOADER BUCKET 12" OFF GROUND. EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN BUCKET TO REACH SOMETHING. SLIPPED AND FELL AND HIT TAILBONE ON THE BUCKET LIP. WORKED UNTIL 10-7 WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS.

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