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August 31, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Beck Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Miner was operating an articulating haul truck when the park brake was applied unexpectedly. The truck came to an abrupt halt. The operator was wearing a safety belt but the sudden stop "jarred" their back.

July 30, 2012 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Beck Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Haul Truck operator was attempting to service the air conditioning unit in the truck's cab when the middle finger on his left hand contacted the fan blade of the circulating blower. Tip of finger was cut requiring three (3) stitches to close wound.

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