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December 14, 1983 WV · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Globe Refractories Inc · Fall from ladders

INJURED LEANED A STEP LADDER AGAINST A PIPE & CLIMBED UP TO TIGHTEN ROOF BOLTS BEING INSTALLED. THE MATERIAL THAT HAD DROPPED FROM ROOF CAUSED UNEVEN SURFACE ON GROUND THE LADDER TILTED TO SID E & INJURED FELL RO GROUND OFF LADDER.

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