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August 23, 2004 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Bob Bergkamp Construction Co Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING EQUIPMENT, STARTED IN THE MORNING AND HAD DRIVEN A SERVICE TRUCK DOWN INTO THE PIT. HE APPARENTLY HIT A ROCK OR A HOLE, SHAKING THE TRUCK AND FLIPPING A BARREL OF ANTI FREEZE OVER. HE ATTEMPTED TO PICK IT UP BY HIMSELF AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

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