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February 17, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Wellman/Johnson Quarry · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SMALL AMT OF SNOW ON THE GROUND.EE WAS WALKING BACKWARDS CARRYING HOLLOW METAL TUB, HE TRIPPED OVER SMALL ROCK, FELL BACKWARDS - HIT HEAD ON ANOTHER ROCK (HARD HAT PUSHED OFF HEAD). HAD SMALL CUT ON HEAD. WENT TO ER & RECEIVED 1 STITCH.

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