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273,095
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2000–2026
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November 8, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman POWERED HAULAGE
BURNCO Texas, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Miner was connecting pipe which was suspended from forklift to a fixed flange, as miner leaned down to connect the flanges, forklift boom moved abruptly, pushing the miner with the boom, causing the miner to fall forward & down into a hyperextended position. Miner was evaluated by physician and released with no restrictions. Miner was prescribed 800 mg Ibuprofen for contusion.

December 7, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
BURNCO Colorado LLC · Struck against a moving object

The right side ride control went out on the loader causing the seat to bounce.

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