Backing down from a dirt pad with drill, got too close to edge of the side of the pad and dirt gave away, drill rolled and turned over knocking out window. Operator hit head on the roof inside cab, then rolled out window landing on shoulder, neck, and back.
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Progressive Contracting, Inc · Struck against stationary object
Progressive Contracting Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While removing a bolt from excavator track frame, ratchet caught the glove on left hand tearing about 3/4" square of skin between thumb and point finger, requiring stitches.
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