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February 10, 2003 ME · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Maietta Sand & Gravel · Struck against a moving object

FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR CARRYING OVERSIZE FROST CHUNCK - REAR WHEELS OFF GROUND - CHUNCK LET GO, OPERATOR'S HEAD HIT WINDOW THEN BACK OF HEAD HIT COMPANY RADIO - OPERATOR RECEIVED CONCUSSION . (SEAT BELT NOT TIGHT ENOUGH.)

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