Fatality Narrative: Brush Cutter Operator Struck by Section of Pipe

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Summary Statement

A track hoe operator was fatally injured when he was struck in the head by a piece of debris (a section of pipe) kicked up by the brush cutter he was operating. Includes recommendations on avoiding the fatality in the future and applicable requirements.
June 18, 2004

http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/FACE/files/BrushCut.pdf