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November 14, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
X L Sand and Gravel Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE started work @ 7am. EE walked on catwalk during morning. Came to office to report broken drag chain. Repair was completed & another repair was decided on fixing tooth on bucket. Bucket needed to be repositioned. EE went to controls. EE walked around on catwalk to engage clutch. After engaging clutch & returning to cab the welds broke on catwalk. EE's arms/armpits caught fall.

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