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April 26, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Panther Creek Sand LLC · Struck by falling object

Employees were putting a chain around a pipe and using an excavator to lift it to be repaired. Berm gave out and part of clay berm fell on his left leg and twisted and broke right leg.

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