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July 26, 2001 VT · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cersosimo Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

DRIVER WAS HAULING PRODUCT WHEN A BEE BEGAN BUZZING AROUND HIS HEAD. HE SWATTED AT THE BEE AND HIS KNEE JERKED THE WHEEL CAUSING HIM TO GO OFF THE ROAD. THE BODY ROLLED ONTO ITS SIDE. THERE WA S NO DAMAGE.

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