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September 7, 1989 IA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Tschiggfrie Materials Inc · Struck against a moving object

I NAME WAS DRIVING A SKID LOADER DOWN A DRIVEWAY LEADING FROM TOP LEDGE OF QUARRY TO BOTTOM LEDGE HE WAS CARRYING A CUTTING TORCH & CART IN THE BUCKET AFTER STARTING DOWN THE DRIVE THE HYDRAUL IC SYSTEM APPARENTLY FAILE & THE LOADER ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVE 13FT HIT THE QUARRY WALL & TIPPED OVER I NAME WAS STILL IN SEAT SUFFER CUTS ON HEAD & BRUISES POSSIBLE CONCESSION

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