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273,193
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2000–2026
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July 1, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Currituck Sand, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Operator was travelling with 6445 loader from clay pile to sand pile when they accidentally let bucket to ground. Machine suddenly stopped and forced operator into steering wheel. Seat belt was on.

January 18, 2019 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Currituck Sand, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Clear weather, dry conditions, employee was clearing excess dirt from under conveyor belt when triangular guard fell on them and bruised chest.

September 26, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Currituck Sand, Inc. · Fall from machine

Operator was on rear counterweight of JD 644J loader. Was checking water level in plastic reservoir when some water sprayed on ee, startled ee, and caused ee to fall to the ground.

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