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July 24, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Warren Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Rear of loader supported by beams during tire installation. Employee attempted to raise the front tire of the machine, which created strain on the beams. Injured employee went around the machine to see if the beams had been removed. At that point the support failed and beam forced out and struck injured employee breaking bones in foot and causing tissue damage.

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