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October 6, 2000 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
O'Dell Mining Company Inc · Fall from machine

MECHANIC WAS STANDING ON A REAR FENDER OF A PARKED FRONT-END LOADER. HE STEPPED FROM THE FENDER TO AN OPEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOOR. THE DOOR COLLAPSED AND EE FELL TO THE SHOP FLOOR. HE RECEIVE D A BROKEN COLLARBONE, A BROKEN ARM, 2 BROKEN RIBS AND A CUT ABOVE THE LEFT EYEBROW.

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