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October 26, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Owl's Head Sod Farm, LTD, LLP · Fall from machine

Employee passed out and fell approximately 8 feet off of the top platform off an off-road dump truck (onto sand ground). Employee injured head and bruised ribs. Employee was transported to local emergency room where he was tested over the legal alcohol limt.

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