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August 11, 1995 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
V S Virkler & Son Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THERE WAS A BROKEN RR TIE ON RACK WHERE WE DUMP STONE. THERE IS SAFETY RAILING AROUND RR TIES & WORKERS ARE TOLD NOT TO GO BEYOND RAIL. EMP CLIMBED OUT & OVER SAFETY RAILING TO ADJUST RR TIE. BEFORE ANYONE COULD STOP HIM, HE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL TO GROUND BELOW, ABOUT 20', LANDING IN SMALL PILE OF SAND. AMBULANCE CALLED & HE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. OPERATED ON FOOT.

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