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June 30, 1994 PA · Coal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Leechburg Properties Inc · Fall from machine

THE AREA AROUND THE WATER TRUCK WAS MUDDY DUE TO HEAVY RAINS AND THE FILLING OF THE TRUCK. AFTER THE TRUCK WAS FULL, THE DRIVER WAS LIMBING INTO THE CAB WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE STEP. HE CAME DOWN AND HIT HIS CHEST ON THE FUEL TANK.

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