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December 3, 2018 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Service tech / Labor was helping a miner, The Tec was using a small step ladder to reach the work area. As they climbed the step ladder they hit their head on a piece of steel causing a laceration to the scalp. The Tec failed to use PPE at the time of the accident

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