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November 18, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Manhattan Gulch, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A water truck driver was attempting to turn on the water supply at the beginning of the day. The valve was a properly installed lever-type. Temperature was between 8 and 10 degrees F. The 3/4 inch bolt on the lever connect the valve snapped. The operator fell to the ground breaking operator's wrist.

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