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July 26, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
Haynes Equipment LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was repairing equipment. Other miner went to move excavator that they were using in repair. Injured miner went to stand up. Bucket on excavator was above him. It is unclear whether miner raised head into bucket or if bucket was moved down. Miner hit nose on cross member.

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