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2000–2026
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August 30, 2018 CO · Metal/Non-Metal scraper-loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Sand Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

Individual operating scraper, traveling empty along mine floor, moved off track to allow truck traffic. Hit rough area causing EE to hit head against right and left side of cab, leaving EE unconscious. EE believes EE began to can down before hitting head, which stopped the scraper shortly after EE lost consciousness.

November 3, 2017 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning bucket on loader. Hydraulic was leaking causing it to lower slowly. Lowered onto foot causing injury.

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