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October 18, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oconto County Highway Department · Struck against a moving object

Miner entered area restricted by chain while operation was in progress. Front end loader was being used to feed grizzly of primary crusher. Miner has had all required training and refresher training - used poor judgement. All PPE and guarding was in place.

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