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July 30, 2014 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Bowerston Shale Company · Struck against a moving object

Northwest 6 shovel hoist brake pedal came up abruptly as operator released the brake at high throttle pinning momentarily his leg between the brake pedal and the seat. Brake adjustments should be tested at idle before using.

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