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June 19, 2015 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Aggregates · Struck against stationary object

EE was greasing the crush plant. He bent over and his hard hat came off. He picked it up and when he raised up he hit his head on a piece of angle iron. He cut a gash on top of his head. He received 6 staples.

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