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1983–2026
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June 26, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pen Roc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OF A DUMP TRUCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 7, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pen Roc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A 35 TON HAUL TRUCK. HE BACKED INTO THE BERM ON THE SECOND LEVEL BENCH TO DUMP A LOAD OF SHOT ROCK ON THE STOCKPILE. THE BENCH GAVE WAY UNDER THE REAR WHEELS CAUSING THE TRUCK TO FALL DOWN THE 50' BANK.

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