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July 5, 2017 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
IN Limestone Co · Struck against a moving object

CAT988 Loader was setting a dimensional block of stone in 769C haul truck. Back of forks caught the tailgate blocks on haul truck jarring the truck. Haul truck operator was caught off guard and reacted to regain balance. Haul truck operator complained 25-30 minutes later of back pain. Taken to Clinic and diagnosed with back strain. Rx prescribed.

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