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May 8, 2021 UT · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Savage Services Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was checking the oil on the dozer when the high wind gust blew the compartment door closing on left hand causing a small laceration on the third knuckle of the pinky finger. This required three stitches to close wound. Employee was released to full duty and no medications were prescribed.

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