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2000–2026
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July 19, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
US Mine Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Manipulating a dump bucket lever and struck in shoulder by the bucket. Had an old non-work shoulder injury that was reaggravated. Placed on

September 16, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
US Mine Corp · Struck against a moving object

Operates heavy equipment daily, complains of lower back pain.

October 19, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
US Mine Corp · Struck against a moving object

The scraper behind EE hit hard while the two scrapers were linking up. EE had an onset of back pain over the next 5-10 minutes. Diagnosed as a "Back contusion".

August 12, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
US Mine Corp · Struck against a moving object

Driving water truck daily. Employee developed back pain over the course of several days and reported it on 8/12/19. Back strain.

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