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January 6, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Perovich Properties Inc · Struck against a moving object

Bulldozer removing snow on slight sidehill, lost traction on ice sliding 40' sideways, through berm. Falling 14' into pit, bulldozer landed on its side. Machine minimal damage, one broken window. Operator minimal bruising, contusions was wearing seatbelt. Operator sent to local emergency room to be checked. Prescribed Lortab as necessary.

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