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1983–2026
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August 8, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Arc Materials Corp D/B/A Wmk Transit Mix · Struck against a moving object

INJURY WAS DUE TO LONG TERM OPERATION OF A LOADER (PULLING FORWARD AND BACKWARDS). NECK INJURY OF UNCLEAR EXTENT.

September 19, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Arc Materials Corp D/B/A Wmk Transit Mix · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE BACKED TO CLOSE TO TOP OF HIGHWALL WHILE CONSTRUCTING BURN AND FILED TRUCK OVER BACKWARD, WHILE DUMPING. TRUCK LANDED UPSIDE DOWN, BELOW HIGHWALL.

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