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April 9, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Lyon Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A DOZER ON TOP OF THE RAPPILE AND WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT. WHILE BACKING UP, HE DROVE OVER A MOUND OF FRESH MATERIAL FROM THE STACKER WHICH CAUSED THE MACHINE TO JOLT AND THIS JARRED HIS BACK.

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