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June 9, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rogue Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RETURNING FROM THE FEEDER TO THE PIT WITH AN EMPTY SCRAPER. HE ENCOUNTERED A LOADED SCRAPER TRAVELING TO THE FEEDER ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE HAUL ROAD. HE TOOK EVASIVE ACTION OFF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT. THE RESULT WAS A BOUNCING EFFECT FROM THE SCRAPER CAUSING A COMPRESSION OF VERTEBRAE TO THE LOWER BACK.

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