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July 9, 2011 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ozark Premium Sand LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was working to unclog a waste line coming from the hydrosizer, when line became lodged in the sand in work area without notice. The pressure on the line then kicked the polly pipe line back and struck the person in the back of the knee. The injured had a torn tendon in his knee and has returned to work.

September 15, 2009 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Ozark Premium Sand LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The victim was attempting to deliver an overnite package. She got out of her truck, began walking toward the loader as the operator was backing in her direction to take delivery at the truck as usual. She had never left the truck before. She walked in the blind side(left rear)of the loader and was not seen. She was struck & run over by both left side tires causing fatal injuries.

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