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June 2, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
ACG Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tail pulley guard had been removed on the oversize stacker so work on it could be performed. Employee was standing by the guard waiting for the skidsteer to move in so they could attach it and put the guard back on. A high gust of wind blew the guard over and into employee hitting him in the side.

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