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December 18, 2021 UT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Quality Crushing · Struck against stationary object

Due to the weather, there was snow on the job site. The employee was doing some maintenance, cleaning out the snow/ice. The employee stood up too quickly and hit their head on a support beam.

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