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November 9, 2005 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
North Star One LLC · Struck against a moving object

While dumping load to construct barm, the truck lost power and backed over a 10' ledge. The operator struck his left knee against the dashboard resulting in a laceration.

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