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June 12, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
La Bala de Plata Investments, LLC · Struck by falling object

IE and EE where taking belly pan off of a 40G Volvo off-road Truck, preparing to do oil change/service. Both EE's where under the truck, EE was holding belly pan up as IE undid last bolt, safety chain was installed but the weight of the pan fell on IE's head causing IE's neck to bend sharply. EE came an found another EE and notified that EE of the accident.

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