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October 6, 2023 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

Employee was struck by a rock EE was trying to dislodge, fell off the crusher. Suffered cuts and bruises. Update: EE informed company that EE did not fall off the crusher, EE opted to jump off the crusher. As a result of EE jumping off, EE sustained abrasions and contusions.

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