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May 6, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

2 employees in 2006 Cat 735 seat belts fastened. Trainer was training employee on driving haul truck. The trainer w trainee driving 3rd load. Going down a steep road in 4th gear, truck jumped to 7th gear & speed increased w brakes on. Going too fast on curve, flipped onto its side. Both Employees have minor injuries. Investigating root cause of jumping gear.

May 6, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

2 employees in 2006 Cat 735 seat belts fastened. Trainer was training employee on driving haul truck. The trainer w trainee driving 3rd load. Going down a steep road in 4th gear, truck jumped to 7th gear & speed increased w brakes on. Going too fast on curve, flipped onto its side. Both Employees have minor injuries. Investigating root cause of jumping gear.

November 6, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

While getting into cab of semi truck, driver "smacked" top of head on door frame. diagnosis - laceration and concussion without loss of consciousness.

August 22, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was in the pit, climbing off his bulldozer. There was a trench that he stepped on and he twisted his L ankle on the uneven surface. Ankle is swollen and doesn't move normally.

October 5, 2010 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sand Co Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down from operator compartment of a wheel loader when his foot on the ladder slipped. As a result he fell about 3 feet to the ground landing on his buttock and left hip. Weather conditions were sunny and dry. Employee is currently waiting for MRI test due to pain in back and legs.

April 2, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Sand Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Walking and twisted left knee dragging fire hose.

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