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Man dies in skid steer accident

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On Saturday, Jan. 12, at 6:06 p.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a man versus skid steer accident on Fritsche Lane in the township of Eastman. It was reported that a man was smashed by the skid steer.

Blas E. Cuahutzihua, 45, Mexico, was operating a Mustang skid steer. Blas had the hydraulic arms of the skid steer raised in the air. Blas exited the cab and was presumed to be attempting to clean the foot control pedals. Blas did not engage the safety locks that hold the hydraulic arms in place. While clearing the foot controls, the hydraulic arms were engaged and closed on Blas. Blas was pinned between the cab and the arms of the skid steer. A co-worker heard Blas and came to his aid.

Blas was transported from the scene to meet with Med Flight. Due to the extent of his injuries, Blas died before being transferred to Med Flight. 

Assisting on the scene were the Eastman First Responders, Eastman Fire Department, Tri State Regional EMS, Tri State Ambulance, Med Flight and the Crawford County Coroner.

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