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May 1, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St. Joe Sand and Gravel, LLC · Fall from machine

SUNNY AND DRY TEMP APPROX 65 Traveling from back of pit heading to scalehouse to retrieve parts via 4-wheeler-conditions were clear and not impaired-driver possible grabbed towel taking hand off steering wheel causing vehicle to overturn.Driver is aware of need to keep both hands on wheel and drive more cautiously when on dirt trail in future to prevent another such accident

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