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Machine operator was operating a CAT D9T dozer clearing overburden material from a bench. Operator reversed the machine backwards an estimated 200-300 ft. at a high speed without looking back and without responding to honking from another machine, per witness testimony. Machine fell off an edge. Operator was pronounced dead at the scene. Machine is total loss.

THE VICTIM WAS POSITIONING THE WEDGE BAR AND BOLT ASSEMBLY TO SECURE THE UPPER PLATE IN A STATIONARY JAW CRUSHER. APPARENTLY THE LINER SHIFTED AND FELL, STRIKING THE VICTIM.