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March 21, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal hammer mill operator, breaker mill operator, jaw mill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Indian Creek Materials · Struck by flying object

Crew was excavating a pipe out of a trench w/a loader. Employee A was on the loader being directed by Employee B on the ground. Employee B directed Employee A to pull forward when they did the pipe wedged between the teeth on the bucket. This caused the pipe to rotate & struck Employee B in the shoulder & head. No broken bones concussions or contusions. Just sore.

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