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May 16, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE

Evenson Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FIBER GEAR BROKE WHEN HE WAS TRANSPORTING SAND UPHILL TO DUMP - HE ROLLED DOWN HILL BACKWARDS - BERM STOPPED THE LOADER. THE HAND BRAKE WAS WORKING AT THE TIME - HE CONTINUED WORKING AND REPOR TED THE ACCIDENT AT 6:00 FRIDAY EVENING.

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