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January 10, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fennel Resources LLC · Struck against a moving object

While feeding plant with Caterpillar 988G Loader the machine hit a pot hole and jarred miners back.

June 26, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fennel Resources LLC · Struck against a moving object

While backing loader the operator was looking over his right shoulder when the left rear tire contacted a 6" rock jarring the machine.

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