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1983–2026
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May 29, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Calaveras Materials Inc · Struck against a moving object

DROVE THRU YARD WITH DUMP-TRUCK BED UP DROVE UNDER CONVEYOR, STRIKING CONVEYOR WITH BED TRUCK LIFTED OFF GROUND ABOUT 6 FEET AND FELL BACK DOWN. IMPACT FRACTURED VERTEBRAE OF DRIVER. DRIVER WO RE SEAT BELT BUT WAS TALKING ON CELLULAR PHONE WHILE DRIVING.

July 6, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Calaveras Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE HAS BURSITIS OF THE LEFT ELBOW THAT IS AGGRAVATED BY HOLDING ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING THE LOADER INTO STOCKPILES. THE ARM IS ACTING LIKE A SHOCK ABSORBER FOR THE UPPER BODY. IT BECAME REPORTABLE ON 7-10-92 WITH A RETURN VISIT AND MEDICATION GIVEN TO RELIEVE INFLAMMATION.

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