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April 4, 2017 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Meridian Brick LLC · Struck against a moving object

Prior to start of shift on 4/5/17, employee reported a pain in their neck & was sent for medical evaluation. Employee operated a bulldozer the prior day to spread clay on a stockpile. The employee stated that no incident or accident occurred on 4/4/17 before noticing this pain. Employee later described turning their head to back the dozer as a contributing factor.

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