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August 31, 2023 WV · Coal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Civil, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Injured employee was Operating a Caterpillar 777 haulage truck when the loader operator that was loading EE's truck dumped a large rock into the truck that "jarred" the truck. Employee was jarred and felt pain in their lower back.

September 15, 2021 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Civil, LLC · Struck against a moving object

driving on the haul road after getting loaded the truck was bouncing started hurting in back and neck then started hurting down back of left leg. Note: the driver was in a tractor trailer coal truck hauling raw coal from the surface area to the prep-plant several miles away EE stated that the haul road was rough and caused pain and discomfort.

November 10, 2020 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Civil, LLC · Struck against a moving object

employee suffered back strain due to the seat being loose

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