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January 23, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Detroit Salt Co LLC · Struck against stationary object

Preliminary Investigation: The operator turned his head to face forward while applying brakes. The braking process resulted in his nose striking the canopy.

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