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November 10, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pre-Mix Inc N.W. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee closed the door of the loader with his hand in it.

July 21, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Pre-Mix Inc N.W. · Accident type, without injuries

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THIS INCIDENT WERE SOLELY DUE TO THE HORIZONTAL EXHAUST ON THE OFF-ROAD VEHICLE. THE OFF-ROAD TRUCK APPARENTLY BACKFIRED AND IGNITED A HILLSIDE OF DRY SAGEBRUSH. SINCE THE INCIDENT THE EXHAUST HAS BEEN REDIRECTED TO ESCAPE VERTICALLY UPWARD VS. HORIZONTALLY.

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