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October 7, 2014 TX · Coal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Caddo Creek Resources Company L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

Worker was sitting in chair, stood up to walk around tool trailer to get a better view of boom raising. Was looking and talking to coworkers while walking and tripped over pallet of light brackets. Fell forward and cut hand on unistrut welded to light bracket and bruised right leg. Worker was not watching where he was walking! Worker received 5 stitches in left hand.

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