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2000–2026
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June 14, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nally & Gibson Georgetown, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving a Caterpillar 773 down a slope and said the brake retarder kicked in and caused them to slide into a pillar. Employee said they hit their head on the steering wheel. Minor damage to the trucks handrail and mirror.

July 21, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Nally & Gibson Georgetown, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving a 2001 International truck used to haul ANFO to load the shots down a 15 degree incline. The driver lost control of the truck due to wet conditions of the roadway causing it to slide down the slope and into a rib. The truck was extensively damaged. The employee had a laceration on head and some bruising.

April 5, 2000 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Nally & Gibson Georgetown, LLC · Struck against a moving object

FRONT WHEEL OF TRUCK EE WAS DRIVING HIT A ROCK CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO SPIN. ARM CAUGHT IN STEERING WHEEL CAUSING BREAK.

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