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May 14, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sand Source LLC · Fall from machine

EE was climbing around the wash plant water manifold to tighten up the belt on the plant motor. He put his weight onto a piece of angle iron that was welded to the plant. The angle iron broke loose, causing him to lose his balance & fall 15' to the ground.

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