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December 24, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
J F Shea Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a CAT 631B scraper and hit his right elbow on a portion of the hydraulic controls on the right side of the operator's compartment. Employee mentioned incident to his foreman but did not seek treatment. After several days employee noticed swelling of elbow and went to the Doctor. Fluid was drained and employee returned to work.

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