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May 7, 2013 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY

Lea County Road Department · Struck against a moving object

Operating the dozer at the site, while backing, hit something that jared the dozer and pulled a muscle in back.

April 15, 2013 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Lea County Road Department · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing a rock from the walkway and putting it back onto the screening area, the rock bounced back and smashed his finger on the right hand against the side of the screen. The screen was not in operation.

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