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January 12, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Products Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Worker descending ladder from big jaw crusher slipped on a rung and right hand outside two fingers caught on the side rail and lacerated them. Slip occurred due to worker unfamiliarity with newly installed guard to please MSHA.

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