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May 6, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

2 employees in 2006 Cat 735 seat belts fastened. Trainer was training employee on driving haul truck. The trainer w trainee driving 3rd load. Going down a steep road in 4th gear, truck jumped to 7th gear & speed increased w brakes on. Going too fast on curve, flipped onto its side. Both Employees have minor injuries. Investigating root cause of jumping gear.

May 6, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

2 employees in 2006 Cat 735 seat belts fastened. Trainer was training employee on driving haul truck. The trainer w trainee driving 3rd load. Going down a steep road in 4th gear, truck jumped to 7th gear & speed increased w brakes on. Going too fast on curve, flipped onto its side. Both Employees have minor injuries. Investigating root cause of jumping gear.

November 6, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

While getting into cab of semi truck, driver "smacked" top of head on door frame. diagnosis - laceration and concussion without loss of consciousness.

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