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June 7, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Combined Districts Crushing Fund · Struck against a moving object

LOADER OPERATOR WAS STOCKPILING MATERIAL FROM CRUSHER. HE HIT THE STOCKILE TOO FAST AND WAS JARRED BY THE CONTACT WITH THE ILE. THE RESUTLING IMPACT LIFTED HIM OFF THE SEAT AND INJURED HIS L OWER BACK. WAS NOT WEARING SEATBELT. NO OTHER DAMAGE TO HIMSELF OR LOADER EVIDENT.

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