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December 14, 2021 MD · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

After dumping, rock truck operator stopped behind the dozer and exited to clean windows and mirror. Dozer backed up into the truck causing the cat walk to hit the truck. Operators leg and foot was pressed up against the cab causing bruising. Operator went to hospital, nothing broken, was sent home same day.

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