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September 25, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Krieg Construction Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WORKER WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF THE 4-1/4 CONE CRUSHER AFTER CLEANING PLUGGED MATERIAL AND STEPPED INTO A 7 BY 17 INCH OPENING BETWEEN THE CRUSHER AND CATWALK. THIS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND STRIKE THE SIDE OF HIS BODY AGAINST THE CRUSHER. THIS RESULTED IN BRUISES AND SWELLING TO THE RIGHT RIBS AND JAW. THE RIGHT HAND WAS ALSO SPRAINED.

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