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August 5, 2013 NE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolezal Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE lifted another ee in the loader bucket to replace a cylinder in the backhoe. Unbeknownst to them, the bucket was hung up on the arm of the backhoe. The bucket slipped and ee was pinned momentarily between the bucket and the backhoe. He was transported to the hospital and was kept overnight for observation.

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