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January 9, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Engelhard/Mearl Minerals · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS PERFORMING HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES ON A 9" ELEVATED PLATFORM-AS HE LEANED TO LEFT SIDE OF WORK AREA, HE LOST BALANCE AND FELL-HE EXTENDED HIS LEFT ARM TO BRACE AGAINST THE IMPACT AND STRUCK STEEL BASE PLATE WITH LEFT HAND. CONTACT WITH PLATE CAUSED A 3" LACERATION TO HIS LEFT PALM. EE TRANSPORTED TO CO DR AND 13 SUTURES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

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