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October 23, 1989 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cascade Ready Mix Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS REMOVING CHUTE 9' OFF GROUND FROM SCREENING PLANT. CHUTE WAS SECURED TO LOADER BUCKET WITH CHAINS & RESTED IN BUCKET FOR ADDED STABILITY & TO GIVE EMPL SECURE PLATFORM TO WORK FROM. S ECOND PIN HOLDING CHUTE WAS BEING KNOCKED OUT WHEN CHAINS CAME LOOSE & CHUTE FELL TO GROUND. EMPL FELL AT THIS TIME BUT DOES NOT REMEMBER FALLING OR WHETHER HE WAS STANDING ON CHUTE OR IN BUC

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