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August 9, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crouch Sand & Gravel LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Spotter was looking at dump truck load to determine dump location. The spotter's foot slipped and elbow hit trailer. The pit foreman took to the hospital for evaluation. The doctor determined that elbow was dislocated but no bones were broken. Patient was transferred to Baylor hospital for evaluation by an orthopedic doctor.

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