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September 27, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meridian Brick LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Operator was preparing to dump scrap brick, the dump gate latch stuck and would not open. Operator exited the cab and manually opened the latch, while walking back to enter the cab, EE tripped and fell, striking EE's right arm on a broken brick causing a laceration just below the elbow.

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