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Miner operating a UTV too close behind a haul truck. The haul truck stopped and reversed direction. The bed of the truck struck the windshield and ROPS of the UTV. Miner injured right arm during the collision.
Haul truck operator drove over a section of uneven ground and was not wearing a seat belt. The operator bounced up and hit head on the roof and hit knee on the dash. Operator was taken to the hospital for observation. Operator has been placed on modified duty.
Preliminary Investigation: The operator turned his head to face forward while applying brakes. The braking process resulted in his nose striking the canopy.
Employee applied brakes, right wheel went into hole. Momentum caused employee's body to twist while right hand was on steering wheel, causing shoulder pain. Was not reportable till he started physical therapy on 4/26/10.
Disconnected a hydraulic line while repairing a main control valve and the bucket on the machine shifted downward causing the machine to shift downward.