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April 17, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Parkerson Construction Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 3/21/08 EE stepped from under the cone belt to the over screen, when his feet went out from under him. He used his right arm to catch himself. When he got up he had pain in his shoulder and trouble raising his right arm. He continued working that day and full time until surgery on April 17th, 2008. As discussed with MSHA this injury becomes reportable on surgery date.

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