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November 20, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Capital Materials, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was working in the pit operating the Komatsu WA500, equipment #23.601901 sorting rocks in the muck pile when EE backed into an alleged pothole or rock. Shortly after EE began to experience pain in EE's back & tingling in EE's legs. Employee went to doctor on 11/21/2022 where EE was placed on light duty. Employee does have pre-existing chronic back pain.

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