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July 18, 2005 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
S and M Construction · Struck against a moving object

Employee suffered a back injury while operating a dump truck. He ran through some ruts on a haul road when he was tossed from side to side. He stated that he was wearing the seat belt provided and the upper portion of his body was what moved back and forth. Additionally, he stated that he has had two major back operations which could also be another factor.

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