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September 6, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Red Dome Inc · Struck against a moving object

Driver asked for a short shift for some personal time, he was in a hurry, he geared up to cross the flat and instead of slowing down and then gearing down, he took it out of gear and was pressing hard to place it in a lower gear while he was going down the hill. He hit the brakes, but not enough distance to stop. He hit protective berm which stopped truck.

February 11, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Dome Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was aiding in lifting/tilting forward the cab to the grease truck, when he strained his back.

March 15, 2004 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Red Dome Inc · Struck against stationary object

With a hand shovel, and not wearing gloves, ee scouped up a shovel full and swung forward and with his bare right hand hit a piece of metal, slicing the skin requiring 5 stitches.

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