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January 27, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Springfield Quarry Rock Products Inc · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN OBJECTS BLEW FROM VENT OF TRUCK INTO EE'S EYE.

July 11, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

THE WATER TRUCK WAS PARTIALLY LOADED & COMING DOWN A 5% GRADE OFF THE HILL WHEN THE JAKE BRAKE STOPPED WORKING ACCORDING TO OPERATOR & A POINT WHERE HE HAD MET ANOTHER PIT TRUCK COMING UP HILL & TO AVOID COLLISION WENT OFF ROAD & JUMPED OUT OF TRUCK HE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT & DID UNDO IT BEFORE JUMPING HE SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY

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