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February 1, 1989 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont (WI) LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMP SENT TO TOP OF LIME STORAGE BIN TIP FLOOR TO CUT AN INSPECTION HOLE THRU THE TEEL BIN TOP 10 FT AWAY FORMPROPOSED WORK THERE IS AN ACCESS MATCH TO INSIDE OF BIN EXACT CASUE OF ACC IS UNKNO WN 7 FT BELOW HATCHWAY ACCESSA BLE BY LADDER PERMANTLEY MOUNTED TO BIN WALL THERE IS A 5 FT SW STEEL PLATFORM WITH HANDRAIL FOR INSIDE INSPECTION USE OTHER EMP ON THIS PLATFORM INSPECTING UND

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