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October 5, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
East West Minerals Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING FORKLIFT. THERE WAS NO LOAD ON LIFT. HE WAS GOING TO PICK UP A SELF DUMPING HOPPER. AS HE APPROACHED HOPPER HE TURNED SHARPLY TO LINE UP FORKS. THE TURN WAS TOO SHARP FO R SPEED OF LIFT CAUSING LIFT TIP ONTO RIGHTSIDE BOUNCING ROLL CAGE OFF OF LEFT FOOT. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT PINNED UNDER EQUIPMENT.

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