1. Earthmoving

    Operator injured in excavator accident

    June 23, 2023
    Operator in serious condition
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    An excavator rolled over and down an embankment, injuring the operator. The accident occurred in Kunia, Hawaii, according to news reports, and the operator was found outside of the machine after it rolled 30 to 40 feet down the embankment.

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