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May 30, 2012 ME · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
M E Astbury & Son Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was trying to move the portable screen. The back end of the loader came off the ground. The loader came down and the EE was bounced inside cab, and hit his head. He was wearing his seat belt.

January 19, 2011 ME · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
M E Astbury & Son Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was scraping snow and ice off the road to the pit, using the 821 loader. The loader bucket struck a soft spot in the road. The loader bucket dug into the soft spot and stopped the loader abruptly. Employee was thrust into the steering wheel and hurt his ribs. He was wearing the seat belt.

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