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August 25, 2008 LA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pontchartrain Materials Corp · Struck by powered moving object

Other EE was loading a truck and flat bed by taking bulk bags from inside the warehouse and placing bulk bag on flat bed. While picking up bulk bag injury was backed into by the forklift. Injury said his legs and back hurt. Northshore Regional released him to go home and was referred to Dr. for a follow up visit.

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