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273,193
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2000–2026
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July 8, 2013 SD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Myrl & Roys Paving Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was loading haul trucks, his loader bucket was full of material. A large rock came over back of the bucket, falling into the cab, braking the windshield, and hitting his right hand and forearm.

March 16, 2001 SD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Myrl & Roys Paving Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WHILE STANDING ON A MAN-LIFT. HE WAS RAISING THE LIFT WHEN IT JERKED AND HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE PLATFORM ABOVE HIM.

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