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August 19, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Struck against a moving object

EE, while harnessed in platform of telescopic lift, was injured when boom mechanically failed, quickly descending a short distance before safety stop engaged. Impact of sudden stop forced worker against platform's guardrail, fracturing wrist and causing laceration to chin.

August 19, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Struck against a moving object

EE, while harnessed in platform of telescopic lift was injured when boom mechanically failed, quickly descending a short distance before safety stop engaged. Impact of sudden stop forced workers against platform's guardrail, causing laceration to left elbow.

February 11, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Alan Ritchey Materials Company LC · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DUMPING A LOAD OF ROCK WHILE OPERATING FRONT END LOADER WHEN TIRE WENT INTO A RUT CAUSING LOADER TO OVERTURN.

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