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August 13, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE USING THE HIGH PRESSURE WATER HOSE EMP LOST HIS FOOTING AND HIS GRIP ON THE HOSE. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL AND WHEN THE HOSE WAS RELEASED IT STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT LOWER LEG. THIS CAUSED A CUT SHICH REQUIRED 6 STITCHES.

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