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October 14, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Schloss Materials Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS CHARGING THE BATTERY ON THE LORAIN 400 LOADER. HE FORGOT THE STEEL BATTERY COVER WAS OPEN AND HE WALKED INTO IT, STRIKING THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FOREHEAD.

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