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February 3, 2026 UT · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Milford Mining Company Utah, LLC · Fall from machine

A water truck air hose burst & the brakes locked on while going down a dirt road, incline 5.35%. The driver thought the brakes weren't working. EE tried the foot pedal & air actuator & gearing down. Once in neutral EE could not get it back in gear. EE steered the truck off road and jumped while going around 15-20 mph. Driver strained EE's hamstring.

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