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October 17, 1983 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fredericktown Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMP TIGHTENING LARGE NUT ON CATERPILLER DOZER FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLE. HE WAS USING A 4" SOCKET AND STEEL BAR TO TORGUE NUT TO DESIRED TIGHTENESS BAR BROKE AND EMPLOYEE FELL ON HIS BACK LANDING O N CORNER OF WOOD PALLET RESULTING IN CONTUSION TO MUSCLES IN BACK NEAR TAIL BONE

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