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September 20, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BTI Crushed Stone Sales Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHEN THE EMPLOYEE PLACED THE LADDER UNDER THE CRUSHER PLATFORM, HE DID NOT PROPERLY STABILIZE THE BASE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT. THE ANGLE OF THE LADDER CONTRIBUTED AS WELL BY PLACING EXCESSIVE BURDEN ON THE BLOCKS THE EMPLOYEE USED.

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