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273,095
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1,202
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2000–2026
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February 20, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Aggregates of Delaware LLC · Struck against a moving object

On February 20, the miner was being task trained to operate a haul truck. EE sat in the jump seat for approximately 2 roundtrips to the crusher. On February 26, miner informed management was experiencing lower back pain since riding in the haul truck.

August 9, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Aggregates of Delaware LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that he traveled over a "rough" spot in the haul road going onto the Frost permit and struck his right elbow on something in the cab.

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