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April 16, 1997 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
City Transfer Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMP GOT OUT TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD OF THE LOADER HE WAS OPERATING. WHILE WASHING WINDOW HE HIT HIS FACE ON REARVIEW MIRROR. DUE TO SUN SHINING. DID NOT SEE MIRROR.

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