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March 16, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Rockwood Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL WAS BACKING UP 773 END DUMP. EMPL WAS LEANING OUT WINDOW LOOKING BACK TO GET INTO POSITION TO GET LOADED. AS BACKHOE DUMPED BUCKET UNTO 773 3ND DUMP LEFT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CASUIN G DEBRI TO STIKE EMPLS FACE & EYE.

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