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June 2, 1987 IA · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller POWERED HAULAGE
L & W Construction Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPL TRAVELING 0ROM QUARRY SITE TO PIT AREA TO CLEAN LEDGE TO PREPARE TO DRILL ANOTHER SHOT.STEERING LOCKED UP ON LOADER CAUSING LOADER TO GO OVER 4' BERM AND DOWN 10'BANK OVERTURNING.EMPL REC D LACERATION TO3RIGHT ARM AND BRUISES TO CHEST.

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