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May 17, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asphalt Constructors Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING THE CHAIN DRIVE ON TOP OF A CONVEYOR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL APPROX. 6 FEET TO THE TOP OF A STOCKPILE OF GRAVEL, THEN ROLLED APPROX. 8 FEET DOWN THE SIDE OF THE STO CKPILE, BRUISING HIS LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG.

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