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1983–2026
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July 23, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
R A Hamilton Corp · Struck against a moving object

DRIVER BACK ON CRUSHER SURGE PILE & TURNED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DUMP TRUCK RUNNING THROUGH A 21/2FT STONE BURM AT THIS TIME THE TRUCK ROLLED OVER & CRUSHED THE CONVEYOR BELOW IT

March 21, 1983 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
R A Hamilton Corp · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING A 35 TON EUCLID SINGLE AXLE, DUMP TRUCK ONTO THE 1 1/2" STONE PILE WHICH WAS ABOUT 5 X 5\ HIGH ON THE END, 60\ WIDE ANDGRADUALLY SLOPED. AS HE GOTTO THE MIDDLE OF THE PILE HE ATTEMPTED TO DUMP OFF THE SIDE OF THE PILE INSTEAD OF THE END. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL SUNK IN THE MATERIAL CAUSING THE LOADED TRUCK TO TIP ON ON ITS SIDE.

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