He was driving into the pit to be loaded when the loader bumped the front of his truck. The impact jerked him and he hit the steering wheel. The jerk cracked his spine - Did not know the injury had occurred until 8/3/04 - by doctor diagnosis.
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June 3, 2004
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS PASSING A CAR ON A NARROW ROAD, THE BLACK TOP GAVE WAY DUE TO A LOT OF RAIN, CAUSING HIS TRUCK TO TURN OVER, HE SUSTAINED BRUISES OVER MULTIPLE PARTS OF HIS BODY.
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
WAS DUMPING LOAD COAL TRAILER TURNED OVER, LACERATION ON FOREHEAD REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.
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