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December 16, 2009 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY

KAMC · Struck against a moving object

Driving haul truck, being loaded by an excavator, a rock fell off the bucket as it moved over the truck, hitting the left rear corner of the box causing the operator to spring forward and then back in the cab, possible whiplash.

July 21, 2007 PA · Coal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE

KAMC · Struck against a moving object

On Saturday, July 21, 2007, the victim, while trespassing on mine property, was operating a 4-wheel recreational vehicle and traveling on the mine haul road. He lost control of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries. The victim died of his injuries on July 25, 2007.

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