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September 29, 1987 NM · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE

Sunbelt Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

I,NAME WAS BACK3NG UP IN A CLARK 275-C LOADER WHEN BACKED INTO THE HIGHWALL. I,NAME WAS APPLING THE BRAKES AT TEH TIME HE STRUCK THE HIGHWAY. I,NAME RECIEVED A SPRAIN TO THE HIP.

May 31, 1985 NM · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE

Sunbelt Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 635 D SCRAPER REMOVING MATERIAL FROM A DOZER CUT EMPLOYEE STATED THAT THE SCRAPER HIT A HOLE CREATED BY THE DOZER AND IT CAUSED HIS NECK TO BECOME SORE

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