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January 18, 2001 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amerikanuak Inc · Fall onto or against objects

MINER TRIPPED ON FLAT CAR, CAUSING A FALL. HE GRABBED FOR A 55 GALLON BARREL WITH OPEN TOP FOR SUPPORT. THE JAGGED EDGE OF THE BARREL LACERATED HIS FINGER TIP. THE TRIP RESULTED FROM STEPPING BACK INTO A SLIGHT DEPRESSION.

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