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June 23, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator POWERED HAULAGE
All-Lite Aggregate · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING WATER TRUCK WHEN THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PUT THE VEHICLE BACK INTO GEAR WHEN HE HIT A CHUCK HOLE IN THE ROAD. THE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A MINOR WHIPLASH CAUSING HIM NECK PAIN.

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