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May 9, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

While working the track mounted portable crusher/screen plant back into operating position with the remote control box, a rock fell from the portable plant striking the insured on his head cutting his scalp. He said his hard hat had fallen off previous to him moving the plant and that he did not put it back on.

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