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November 13, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gilliam Rock Inc · Fall down stairs

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING DUTIES OF FEEDER MAN TO THE CRUSER; SUB. FOR A REGULAR THAT HAD FAILED TO SHOW UP FOR WORK. EMPLOYEE HAD PERFORMED THIS DUTY MANY TIMES. FEEDER MAN\S DUTY STATI ON IS ON A PLATFORM APPROX. 10 FT HIGH A STEEL LADDER IS USED TO GET OFF FROM PLRFORM. WITH PLANT SHEET DOWN FOR DINNER BREAK EMPLOYEE APPRARENTLY LOST HIS BALANCE WHILE DISMOUNTNG & FELL OFF

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