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Construction Site Accident Backed Over Leads to Death
Posted on Jun 23, 2008
A 61 year old highway worker installing new posts on the median strip was accidentally backed over by a backhoe as they performed their work. He died enroute to the hospital. Construction workers perform their work in an environment that can be very dangerous. Never stand behind a piece of equipment.
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