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June 5, 2006 IN · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vigo - Cypress Mine LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was driving #6005 85 ton Komatsu truck into the south ramp of #2 pit. He stated the throttle stuck which caused him to drive into rocks at the digging face of the 1800 Hitachi shovel. The impact caused him to strike the visor in the cab which caused a scalp laceration. He also had a contusion to the left hand. He was wearing his seat belt which prevented a more serious injury.

January 18, 2006 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vigo - Cypress Mine LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE backed 85 ton haul truck into bucket of 1800 Hitachi Shovel causing a rock to fall into the truck bed. EE alleges the impact of the rock caused a whiplash motion to his neck. There is no lost time from the accident, however he is on restricted duty.

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