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August 8, 2002 IL · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Illini Energy Resources Llc · Struck against a moving object

EE REPORTED TO ME THAT WHILE HE WAS BACKING THE D-11N #112 DOZER, HE ROLLED OVER A LARGE ROCK. IT LIFTED THE DOZER, THEN SET IT DOWN WITH A JOLT. HE FELT SOME PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK, NECK, AND SHOULDER AREA.

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