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July 24, 1991 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Wright Materials Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING MATERAIL FOR STOCKPILE WHEN FRONT LEFT TIRE ON THE TRUCK BLEW-OUT CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO ABRUPTLY PULL TO THE LEFT AND JOLTING AND TWISTING THE DRIVER'S ARMS AND SH OULDERS AS HE TRIED TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL. THERE WAS NO NOTICEABLE INJURY AT THE TIME, BUT THE EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO HAVE BACK AND SHOULDER PAINS A FEW DAYS LATER.

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