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February 19, 2001 IN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Spray Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE CLIMBING INTO THE TOP OF THE SAND TANK TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE. HE FELL UPON A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON THAT MADE A WOUND IN HIS UPPER LEG ON THE BACKSIDE.

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