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August 1, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ENTRAPMENT
Kaiser Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP. WAS CLEARING OUT HOPPER WHILE STANDINE ON TOP OF BRIDSED OVER MATERIAL. EMP. WAS NOT WEARING FALL HARNESS AS PROVIDED. MATERIAL CAVED IN AND EMP. WAS BURIED TO WRIST FOR 5 MINUTES. OTHER EMPLOYEES DUE HIM OUT. TOTAL TIME INSTAPPED WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 20 MIN.

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