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January 20, 1997 WI · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Valley Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

EMP WAS REPAIRING A TORN BELT. SLIPPED ON THE WET BELT SURFACE AND FELL ON HIS BACK. STRUCK HIS HEAD, SHOULDER AND BACK ON THE GROUND. EMP HAS ACONCUSSION, STRAINED SHOULDER AND BACK PAIN.

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