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April 1, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bob Propheter Aggregates L. L. C. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE RADIATOR GRILL FELL OFF OF THE 973 WHILE IT WAS BEING OPERATED DUE TO SOME INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRACKETS. WHEN EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE GRILL, IT SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETW EEN THE GRILL AND THE BACK END OF THE LOADER. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE MINE OR MINE SYSTEM. THE INJURY INVOLVED NO ASPECT OF COMPLIANCE W/RULES AND REGULATIONS OR MINER PROFICIENCY.

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