Prosecutors have charged the co-owner of a Hermantown, Minnesota construction company with allegedly assaulting a construction worker with a backhoe.

The criminal complaint said a 48-year-old man told investigators he wanted to "nudge" the victim, but didn't want to hurt him. He also admitted "it was a stupid thing to do."

It happened at 11:14 a.m. when the 24-yearold victim sought care in an emergency room. He reported he was at a job site when he was intentionally struck by the suspect.

Hermantown police Sgt. Mark Gunderson said it appeared the suspect didn't think the construction worker in the trench was doing his job right, so he hit him with the backhoe.

The victim was diagnosed with bruises, but no broken bones. The suspect was still charged with second-degree assault.

Source: Fox 21 News, http://www.FOX21Online.com

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