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July 6, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mid-America Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trying to remove an impeller from the shaft when the chain wrench came loose causing employee to fall backwards into a 12" discharge pip. The flange hit in the center of the employees back causing injury.

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