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Scoped to Ruth G Wright

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May 26, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY

Wright Materials Inc · Struck against a moving object

As the dragline was backing away from the pit, (the truck driver was parked about 30 yards directly behind the dragline) he ran into the side of the Euc R40 tipping it on its side. The driver fell to the opposite side of the cab.

March 2, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Wright Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

removing large nut with a 1" impact wrench, the torque of the impact wrench twisted hand into gear tooth.

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