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May 30, 2024 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suffolk Materials LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was getting off the excavator. EE was walking down a ramp made out of sandy clay when EE lost footing and fell into the pit. EE's left shoulder contacted the ground, resulting in a cracked scapula & 5 broken ribs.

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