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September 20, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mineral Ridge Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS LEARNING TO DRIVE A 150 TON HAULAGE TRUCK. HE SPENT TWO HOURS ON THE "BUDDY SEAT", THE REMAINING 10 HOURS WERE SPENT BEHIND THE WHEEL IN THE CATERPILLAR DRIVER'S SEAT.

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